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#1 littleg333 Jun 02, 2009 10:33:02	Hi everyone I am taking a class in inter-cultural studies, and I need to get two Russians or Ukrainians to answer the following questions. If some one could help me I would be forever in you debt. If you answer it could you tell me your gender and the number of generations you have been away from Russia? Thanks in advance for the help. 1 You have been selected “employee of the month” which of the following is the preferred way to let other employees know A. I would immediately tell everyone B. I would tell my closest co-workers C. I would eventually tell my closest co-workers D. I would prefer that my supervisor tell everyone E. I would prefer silence on the matter 2 you are at a formal dinner party for your boss. Your boss has a piece of food stuck on there teeth, it looks unsightly. Which of the following is the preferred way of letting your boss know? A. I would openly tell my boss in front of everyone present B. I would discreetly tell my boss C. I would prefer someone else tell my boss D. I would tell only the person sitting next to me E. I would prefer silence on the matter 3 you are arriving for a dinner party. As you and your partner approach the door, the “host” informs you that the party was cancelled and apologizes for not telling you sooner. Which of the following is the preferred way to respond to the situation? A. I would openly express my disappointment and seek an explanation B. I would openly express my disappointment and leave C. I would openly express my understanding and leave D. I would not say anything, leave and forget about it E. I would not say anything, leave and feel insulted 4 your boss has wrongly accused you of not properly doing your work and you are reprimanded in front of other co-workers. Which of the following is the preferred way to respond to the situation? A. I would immediately react and openly tell my boss of there mistake in front of everyone present B. I would wait and discreetly tell my boss of there mistake C. I would prefer to tell my boss’s supervisor about the mistake D. I would prefer not to say anything 6 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to talk one on one, clear the air, and be frank direct and to the point. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 7 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to talk one on one, but be respectful and carefully use words. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 8 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to get the help of a middle person who can mediate the conflict. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 9 my preferred way to resolve an argument is not to try and resolve it immediately, let tempers cool and address the issue at some later time. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 10 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to avoid them. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 11 In my culture pleasing my self is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 12 In my culture pleasing my self, as well as my family is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 13 In my culture pleasing my family is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 14 everyone has the right to express there opinion, regardless if it my hurt the feelings of others. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 15 everyone has the right to express there opinion, but should take into consideration the feelings of others. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 16One should always be mindful of the feelings of others, before one speaks. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 17 it is better not to say anything if the feelings of others might get hurt. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 18 in my culture punctuality, being on time, to social functions is very important because it indicates respect. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 19 my culture punctuality, being on time, to social functions is desirable but not essential. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 20 in my culture being late social functions is a normal practice, therefore, punctuality is not important. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 21. Is family important? 22. Who typically runs the household? 23. Do you have your elders living with you or do they live separately? 24. When do your children move out of home? 25. Marriage-does the daughter get taken away from her family or the son? 26. What are the expectations of a man who marries into the family? Woman? 27. If someone's husband or wife dies, do they move back in with their family? 28. How close are in-laws? 29. What are your views on divorce? 30. How do you greet someone who is Russian - physically, verbally, nonverbally? 31. How do you greet guests/someone from another culture? 32. Do you share a main family meal? 33. What occasions and holidays do you celebrate, inside/outside the home? 34. How important is education in your culture? 35. Are your expectations of boys and girls different? 36. What educational standard is expected of young adults? 37. How do you view American education? 38. What professions are considered desirable? 39. Do people leave family for the sake of a better job? 40. What is the ultimate financial goal of a married couple? 41. Is that different from what is expected of someone who’s not married? 42. When you speak to other Russians, do you address your elders in a different way from people your own age or younger? 43. Within the Russian language are there formal and informal titles that you use depending on who you are talking to? 44. Do you make more eye contact with family members than non-family members? 45. Do you commonly use hand gestures? 46. How much physical contact is common between two Russians? 47. When you deal with other Russians are you very direct, or do you talk about matters indirectly? 48. When you first attempt to communicate with an American, what is the most common misunderstanding you experience? 49. What mannerisms do Americans have that you think are unusual? 50. What could an American do to make you feel more comfortable when you meet them? 51. How well do you think Americans listen? 52. Can you give an example of some misunderstandings you have had when you have tried communicating with an American?
#2 pigknight Jun 02, 2009 20:09:34	So, who likes pancakes?
#3 toastedamphibian Jun 02, 2009 20:10:58	Does this count as polling?
#4 sier_labeguileuse_dup Jun 02, 2009 20:11:01	I love ukrainian dumplings :D Does that qualify me to answer your survey?
#5 owls_and_more_owls Jun 02, 2009 21:01:21	I'm actually a quarter Russian. 1/2 Dutch, 1/4 Russian, and 1/4 German. Does this qualify me for your quiz?
#6 toastedamphibian Jun 02, 2009 21:03:26	It's the beginning of qualification to work as a taste tester at a factory where they make alcoholic chocholate.
#7 archyneir Jun 02, 2009 23:39:33	I like horses.
#8 crofter Jun 03, 2009 0:56:15	Not to sound too on-topic, but are there any Russian or Ukrainian people in the OTT?
#9 sier_labeguileuse_dup Jun 03, 2009 1:37:19	nope. I ate all the salo so the ukrainians left.
#10 littleg333 Jun 03, 2009 11:27:22	I'm actually a quarter Russian. 1/2 Dutch, 1/4 Russian, and 1/4 German. Does this qualify me for your quiz? yes it does, and if you would it would be a big help to me
#11 owls_and_more_owls Jun 03, 2009 19:23:45	yes it does, and if you would it would be a big help to me Whoot. Alright. Questionnaire Answers 1 You have been selected “employee of the month” which of the following is the preferred way to let other employees know? D. I would prefer that my supervisor tell everyone 2 you are at a formal dinner party for your boss. Your boss has a piece of food stuck on there teeth, it looks unsightly. Which of the following is the preferred way of letting your boss know? E. I would prefer silence on the matter 3 you are arriving for a dinner party. As you and your partner approach the door, the “host” informs you that the party was canceled and apologizes for not telling you sooner. Which of the following is the preferred way to respond to the situation? A. I would openly express my disappointment and seek an explanation? 4 your boss has wrongly accused you of not properly doing your work and you are reprimanded in front of other co-workers. Which of the following is the preferred way to respond to the situation? B. I would wait and discreetly tell my boss of there mistake 6 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to talk one on one, clear the air, and be frank direct and to the point. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 7 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to talk one on one, but be respectful and carefully use words. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 8 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to get the help of a middle person who can mediate the conflict. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 9 my preferred way to resolve an argument is not to try and resolve it immediately, let tempers cool and address the issue at some later time. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 10 my preferred way to resolve an argument is to avoid them. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 11 In my culture pleasing my self is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 12 In my culture pleasing my self, as well as my family is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 13 In my culture pleasing my family is the most important thing I have to worry about. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 14 everyone has the right to express there opinion, regardless if it my hurt the feelings of others. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 15 everyone has the right to express there opinion, but should take into consideration the feelings of others. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 16One should always be mindful of the feelings of others, before one speaks. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 17 it is better not to say anything if the feelings of others might get hurt. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 18 in my culture punctuality, being on time, to social functions is very important because it indicates respect. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 19 my culture punctuality, being on time, to social functions is desirable but not essential. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 20 in my culture being late social functions is a normal practice, therefore, punctuality is not important. Strongly agreed/ agreed/neutral/disagreed/strongly disagreed 21. Is family important? Yes, but not more important than a selected community. 22. Who typically runs the household? The Man typically does, with the woman helping as best she can. 23. Do you have your elders living with you or do they live separately? Separately 24. When do your children move out of home? Unsure. 25. Marriage-does the daughter get taken away from her family or the son? Unsure. 26. What are the expectations of a man who marries into the family? Woman? Unsure. 27. If someone's husband or wife dies, do they move back in with their family? Unsure 28. How close are in-laws? Very Close. 29. What are your views on divorce? Beyond Irreconcilable Differences, Greater thought should be put into divorce. 30. How do you greet someone who is Russian - physically, verbally, nonverbally? I may have done it wrong, but a simple nod and smile worked for me. 31. How do you greet guests/someone from another culture? Try to emulate that culture's greeting 32. Do you share a main family meal? Yes. 33. What occasions and holidays do you celebrate, inside/outside the home? Unknown 34. How important is education in your culture? Very. All children in my family were strongly encouraged to attend college. 35. Are your expectations of boys and girls different? Not Especially. 36. What educational standard is expected of young adults? I believe you must at least be able to speak a second language. 37. How do you view American education? I never went to school in Russia, so I'm not sure. 38. What professions are considered desirable? Doctors are highly desired, but even lowly jobs such as farmer or construction worker are praised for their importance 39. Do people leave family for the sake of a better job? Yes, but not lightly 40. What is the ultimate financial goal of a married couple? Unsure. 41. Is that different from what is expected of someone who’s not married? Unsure 42. When you speak to other Russians, do you address your elders in a different way from people your own age or younger? Yes. Elders demand a certain level of respect via honorifics. 43. Within the Russian language are there formal and informal titles that you use depending on who you are talking to? Unsure. I only speak a little Russian. 44. Do you make more eye contact with family members than non-family members? Yes. 45. Do you commonly use hand gestures? No more than in America. 46. How much physical contact is common between two Russians? Not much, but Russians typically stand closer together. 47. When you deal with other Russians are you very direct, or do you talk about matters indirectly? Very Directly. 48. When you first attempt to communicate with an American, what is the most common misunderstanding you experience? I was not born in Russia. 49. What mannerisms do Americans have that you think are unusual? Again, I can't answer that. 50. What could an American do to make you feel more comfortable when you meet them? Stand slightly closer and don't hold as much eye contact. 51. How well do you think Americans listen? Unsure. 52. Can you give an example of some misunderstandings you have had when you have tried communicating with an American? Unsure.