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    • PR+A. Module 10C. Session 13. Plans vs Prediction with evidence H5P

      This activity is for Attendance. Do it several times until you get 100% of correct answers. Don't forget to very your attempt. 


      Identify the difference between a plan and a prediction based on evidence. 

      Available until end of 15 July 2025
    • EV. Module 11A. Session 16. Paragraphing H5P
    • WR. Module 11A. Culture Shock: Navigating Global Differences H5P
    • PR. Module 11A. Pronunciation Practice. Culture Shock H5P

      This activity is NOT for Evaluation.


       

       

      Read the text as you listen. Identify difficult words for you, and find their meaning in a dictionary. 

      Moving abroad means encountering customs that operate differently, abruptly, or even unthinkably from home. Here’s how everyday situations vary drastically across four countries:

      💼 Salary Discussions

      • In Japan, employees rarely discuss salaries openly; inquiries are made indirectly to avoid seeming boastful.

      • In the Netherlands, colleagues share pay details transparently—asking "Hoeveel verdien je?" ("How much do you earn?") is perfectly normal.

      🍜 Food Customs

      • In India, hosts serve spice-heavy curries generously, expecting guests to eat enthusiastically with their hands. Refusing seconds is politely declined.

      • In Finland, meals are eaten quietly; talking while chewing is firmly discouraged. Reaching across the table is considered extremely rude.

      👔 Addressing People

      • In South Korea, juniors bow deeply to seniors and use titles respectfully (e.g., "Kim seonsaengnim" for "Teacher Kim"). First names are strictly avoided.

      • In Australia, coworkers greet bosses casually—"G’day, Dave!"—and nicknames are used affectionately, even in formal settings.

      💰 Tipping Systems

      • In the USA, customers tip obligatorily (15–25%) because servers earn shockingly low wages ($2.13/hour before tips).

      • In Japan, tipping is firmly refused; excellent service is given proudly without extra pay. Offering cash can cause visible discomfort.

      Culture Shock in Action:

      Imagine Luca, an Italian engineer in Tokyo:

      1. He nervously avoids salary talks, while his Dutch colleague asks bluntly.

      2. He eats curry gingerly with chopsticks (not hands!), shocking his Indian host.

      3. He accidentally calls his manager "Kenji" (not "Suzuki-san") and receives a coldly silent response.

      4. He leaves a tip discreetly at a sushi bar—only to have the chef chase him apologetically to return it.