KBOSH, Cultural Diversity Awareness Game

Created by Judy Isaman—All Rights Reserved1

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KBOSHKBOSHCreated by Judy Isaman—All Rights ReservedCreated by Judy Isaman—All Rights Reserved22

• KBOSHKBOSH is an innovative method of sharing global cultural awareness is an innovative method of sharing global cultural awareness• With With KBOSHKBOSH enjoy a light-hearted competition while gaining knowledge enjoy a light-hearted competition while gaining knowledge

about diversity and culture awarenessabout diversity and culture awareness• KBOSHKBOSH was inspired by the book was inspired by the book Kiss, Bow, Or Shake HandsKiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands• OBJECTIVE of KBOSH OBJECTIVE of KBOSH Enhance awareness of worldwide business cultures & Enhance awareness of worldwide business cultures &

norms in global markets through team collaboration in a fun environment.norms in global markets through team collaboration in a fun environment.

HOW TO PLAYHOW TO PLAY• Play Play KBOSHKBOSH in slide show mode. in slide show mode. • Select a Facilitator (Emcee).Select a Facilitator (Emcee).• Speaker notes contain supporting info for correct answers.Speaker notes contain supporting info for correct answers.• Form teams. Collaboration among team members is encouraged.Form teams. Collaboration among team members is encouraged.• Questions are multiple choice. Earn a Visa (point) for each correct answer. Questions are multiple choice. Earn a Visa (point) for each correct answer. • At the end of the game, the team with the most Visas (points) wins!At the end of the game, the team with the most Visas (points) wins!


Countries we will visit today—Countries we will visit today—• Brazil*Brazil*• ChinaChina• FranceFrance• India*India*• IsraelIsrael• ItalyItaly• Malaysia*Malaysia*• MexicoMexico• PhilippinesPhilippines• RussiaRussia• United States*United States*

* These countries are covered in this preview versio* These countries are covered in this preview versionn


In contrast to Argentina, Brazilians’ In contrast to Argentina, Brazilians’ business “dress for success” is:business “dress for success” is:

a.a. Casual, but stylishCasual, but stylish

b.b. ModestModest

c.c. Formal and conservativeFormal and conservative

d.d. Custom tailoredCustom tailored


In India, religion plays a major role in the daily In India, religion plays a major role in the daily lives of most people. The majority of the lives of most people. The majority of the population is:population is:

a.a. MuslimMuslim

b.b. BuddhistBuddhist

c.c. HinduHindu

d.d. ChristianChristian


Malaysians traditionally decline a gift three Malaysians traditionally decline a gift three times before accepting because:times before accepting because:

a.a. As to not appear greedyAs to not appear greedy

b.b. It could be interpreted as a bribe by the It could be interpreted as a bribe by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption AgencyMalaysian Anti-Corruption Agency

c.c. They must be prepared to offer a thank They must be prepared to offer a thank you gift immediatelyyou gift immediately

d.d. The number 3 is a lucky number in the The number 3 is a lucky number in the Malaysian cultureMalaysian culture


In the United States, the standard In the United States, the standard conversation starter is:conversation starter is:

a.a. Where do you live?Where do you live?

b.b. What do you do?What do you do?

c.c. Are you married?Are you married?

d.d. How old are you?How old are you?


Please stow your Please stow your tray table, return tray table, return your seats to an your seats to an upright position, upright position, and fasten your and fasten your seat belts as our seat belts as our worldwide tour worldwide tour

comes to a close.comes to a close.

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ReferencesReferences

• Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Getting Through Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Getting Through CustomsCustoms, Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway & , Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway & George A. Borden. www.getcustoms.comGeorge A. Borden. www.getcustoms.com

• GlobeSmartGlobeSmart. A Web Tool Developed by Meridian . A Web Tool Developed by Meridian Resources. www.globesmart.net.Resources. www.globesmart.net.

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