In Japan, silence during a meeting usually means:, Disagreement, Lack of preparation, Careful consideration, Boredom, In Germany, very direct feedback is generally perceived as:, Rude, Efficient and task-focused, Disrespectful, Emotional, In China, publicly criticising a colleague may:, Increase productivity, Have a negative effect on long-term relationships, Demonstrate strong leadership, Show assertiveness, In Sweden, managers are expected to:, Make quick, independent decisions, Emphasise hierarchy, Encourage consensus, Avoid involving employees into making decisions, In the United States, small talk before a meeting is:, A waste of time, Essential for building rapport, Unprofessional, Avoided in formal settings, In Brazil, flexible time management means that:, Deadlines are irrelevant, Relationships may take priority over strict schedules, Meetings are always cancelled, Planning is unnecessary, In France, debating ideas strongly often signals intellectual engagement., true, false, In the UAE, saying “no” directly is always expected., true, false, In Japan, decisions are often prepared informally before official meetings., true, false, In Sweden, being overly assertive can sometimes be perceived negatively., true, false

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