Practice Universal Gestures and Their Variations - 1.2 | 16. Cultural Symbols and Meanings | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

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

💡 Hint: Think about what feedback we give when we like something.

Question 2

Easy

In which context does the color red mean stop?

💡 Hint: Think about what we see at traffic lights.

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Question 1

What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the U.S.?

  • A curse
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Indifference

💡 Hint: Think about how you react when someone does something well.

Question 2

True or False: The color red universally means danger.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider cultural celebrations where red is used positively.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Select a common gesture and research its meanings across three different cultures. Reflect on how misunderstandings could arise based on these differences.

💡 Hint: Choose gestures that have starkly different meanings.

Question 2

Explore how cultural norms can impact one's perception of risk. Give two examples from different cultures.

💡 Hint: Think about how your culture views risk in everyday life.

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