| Quote from CIA Fact Book | Country | % Correct |
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| Talking about politics can be more sensitive in _____ than in America. ______ treat politics as a mostly private affair, and asking about party affiliation can be seen as presumptuous. | Canada | 80%
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| Chrysanthemums are used at funerals, red flowers indicate secrecy, and yellow flowers indicate jealousy. All make poor gifts. | Italy | 80%
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| ____ ____ authorities carefully track and monitor foreign travelers in the country. | North Korea | 70%
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| Do not point at people, better to keep hands flattened and gesture instead. | Saudi Arabia | 70%
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| It is considered rude to wave one's hand or call out to summon a waiter at a restaurant. | United Kingdom | 70%
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| Honking your car horn unnecessarily can make drivers angry | United States | 70%
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| When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake hands | Mexico | 60%
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| Finish everything on your plate as it is considered rude to leave any food uneaten. | Sweden | 40%
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| _____will usually save gifts to open in private. Wrapping them nicely is a good idea. | Albania | 30%
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| Hands should remain visible while eating; try to not let your elbows rest on the table. | Ireland | 30%
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| It is customary to refuse a gift before accepting it. When presenting a gift be sure to be insistent | Azerbaijan | 10%
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| ____will point by puckering their lips in the direction of or at the person to whom they are referring. | Cuba | 10%
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| Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets is considered impolite. | Zimbabwe | 10%
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| Unlike in western countries where raised eyebrows indicate puzzlement, in ____ they signal affirmation or approval. | Eritrea | 0%
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| Access to museums is prohibited to visitors wearing sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats. | Vatican City | 0%
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