Practice Symbolic Meanings Across Cultures - 1.1 | 16. Cultural Symbols and Meanings | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the United States?

💡 Hint: Think about how you feel when someone gives you a thumbs-up.

Question 2

Easy

Name a color that has different meanings in different cultures.

💡 Hint: Consider how colors might signal different emotions or warnings.

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Question 1

What does a thumbs-up gesture mean in the United States?

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Offensive gesture
  • Neutral sign

💡 Hint: What feeling or reaction does this gesture evoke?

Question 2

Is the interpretation of colors consistent across all cultures?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how a specific color might be perceived in different regions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Research and evaluate a gesture that has opposite meanings in two distinct cultures. Discuss its implications in social interactions.

💡 Hint: Consider how the context and historical significance can influence meaning.

Question 2

Compare and contrast how the color red is interpreted in at least three cultures. Discuss marketing implications for a global brand.

💡 Hint: How might a company's branding change when entering a new market?

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