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lesson details introduction 

Let’s shake on It 

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age/grade level 

High School 

learner outcoMes 

You will gain an understanding of 

how different cultures use nonverbal language when greeting each 

other.. 

success indicators 

Youth will respond appropriately to 

various cultural greetings and create 

their own cultural greeting. 

life skills 

Communication, cultural awareness, 

recognizing diversity, social skills 

national standards 

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.1 

Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and 

collaborations with diverse partners, 

building on others’ ideas and 

expressing their own clearly 

and persuasively. 

21st Century: Life and Career Skills/ 

SoCIAL AND CroSS CULtUrAL 

SkILLS/Interact Effectively with 

others/Irespect cultural differences 

and work effectively with people 

from a range of social and cultural 

backgrounds 

prep tiMe 

15 minutes 

activity tiMe 

1 hour 15 minutes 

Materials list 

• Flip chart tablet 

• World map (display on screen or

 wall) 

• Markers 

Handouts 

• Culture Cards 

• Learner Assessment Questions 

suggested space 

open area 

suggested group size 

Any size, more than 32 will require 

additional Culture Cards 

references 

World Map 

www.mapsofworld.com/world-mapimage.html 

Making a Good First Impression 

www.youthsuccessnyc.org/jobs/ 

pdf/jobs_lesson4-good_first_impression.pdf 

First Impressions 

www.cteonline.org/curriculum/ 

lessonplan/first-impression/ne5s2J 

The World’s Different Cultures 

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs. 

org/2010/08/11/the-best-sites-forlearning-about-the-worlds-differentcultures/ 

Certain forms of nonverbal communication have different meanings in 

different cultures. For example, a 

gesture or motion that means one thing to 

people in the United States may mean 

something entirely different in Japan. 

Whereas an American is likely to point 

with an index finger, a Japanese person will 

more likely gesture with a hand, as 

pointing with an index finger is considered 

to be rude in many Asian cultures. 

Eye contact is another aspect of nonverbal 

communication that differs across cultures. In 

the United States, direct eye contact is 

generally considered to be a sign of 

trustworthiness and interest in an individual’s 

words. However, in some instances, a 

prolonged gaze may be considered by some to 

be a sign of sexual interest or attraction. In 

countries such as Africa and Japan, eye 

contact is generally avoided, as direct eye 

contact may be considered to be disrespectful. 

Yet in Arabic cultures, the opposite is true: eye 

contact is believed to show interest and 

honesty. 

Forms of nonverbal communication are many 

and varied and can provide extensive insight 

into a person’s thoughts and/or feelings as 

well as their cultural background. Even something as simple - and important - as how you 

greet someone is part of non-verbal communication. Forms of nonverbal communication 

can be categorized to better understand their 

place in everyday interactions: 

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•Gestures include motion of the head or limbs. 

•Posture refers to both the position of the body by itself 

and in relation to others. 

•Body movements may include any motion of the body. 

•Eye contact and movements are the direction and focus 

of a person’s eyes. 

•Tone of voice is the range of pitch in the voice that may 

communicate something other than the words being 

spoken. For example, sarcasm may give an individual’s 

words an entirely different meaning. 

•Facial expressions refer to any movement and changes 

of the facial composition. 

Nonverbal communication is often used in conjunction 

with verbal communication to repeat, emphasize, 

support, or contradict a verbal message, or to serve in 

the place of a verbal message. 

Developing cultural competence is a dynamic and 

complex process requiring ongoing self-assessment and 

continuous expansion of one’s cultural knowledge. It 

evolves over time, beginning with an understanding of 

one’s own culture, continuing through interactions with 

individuals from various cultures, and extending through 

one’s own expansion of knowledge. Communiation is a 

critical element to cultural competence. 

activity instructions 

activity 1: cultural greetings 

(45 Minutes) 

Explain: 

When you are meeting someone for the first time, 

greetings can provide a great first impression but can also 

take you by surprise. If you reach out your hand and the 

other person leans in to kiss you on the cheek, you may be 

thinking, “What planet are they from?” 

Non-verbal communication can say more than words, so it 

is important to be aware of our gestures, rituals and 

customs when meeting new people. our activity today 

will test your ability to interact with people from diverse 

cultures. Establish the following ground rules for this 

activity. 

Listen actively and attentively 

Ask for clarification if you are confused 

Show respect 

Do not interrupt when others are sharing 

Have an open mind 

Directions: 

1.	 Hand out one culture card to each youth. 

2.	 Allow youth a few minutes to read over the 

description and understand how to act out that 

culture’s greeting. 

3.	 Allow youth 20 minutes to move around, introduce 

themselves using the cultural greeting from their card 

and talking about the culture they represent. 

4.	 Following this social time, bring the group back 

together and have each youth share the culture they 

represent and challenge them to find the country on 

the world map (see link in resources). 

Discuss: 

1.	 Define cultural competency and record responses on 

a flip chart for everyone to see. Cultural competence 

involves understanding and appropriately responding 

to the unique combination of cultural variables— 

including ability, age, beliefs, ethnicity, experience, 

gender, gender identity, linguistic background, national 

origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. 

2.	 What are the typical areas in which there may be 

cross-cultural differences? 

3.	 How do our own belief system and values play a part 

in your perception of cultures that are different than 

your own? 

4. Why does cultural competency matter? 

the purpose of this activity was to provide you an opportunity to explore your perception of other cultures and 

helps you to look outside your individual corner of the 

world. 

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Please remember, “Preservation of one’s own culture does 

not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.”

 – Cesar Chavez 

Additional resources and activities: 


think about inviting speakers in from different cultures. 


Have them share their experiences within their own 


cultures and also their experiences in living within a 


different culture. Have youth think about how they might 


adapt within a culture different from their own.
 

debrief activity (15 Minutes) 

Post the following quote: 

“on a deeper level the process of coming to know another 

culture allows us to gradually become ourselves again. 

Many of us, not knowing which of our behaviors may be 

culturally acceptable (or neutral) and which may not, err 

on the side of caution and move through intercultural 

situations in a state of semiparalysis..... We are quite 

literally, not ourselves.” Craig Storti 

After reading the quote give youth a few minutes to 

“digest” it by asking them think about the quote and how it 

relates to the activity they just finished. 

Discuss: 

1.	 When you first received your culture card, what where 

some of your initial thoughts? 

2.	 When you moved about the group, how did you 

change how you shared your culture card? 

3.	 Now, thinking about a real-life situation when you met 

someone from a culture other than your own, how did 

you feel? 

4.	 What tools do you need to feel competent to interact 

with people from cultures different than your own? 

applied cHallenge (15 Minutes) 

Have youth pair up and create their own unique greeting 

that represents a culture they all know a lot about – teen 

culture. Allow time for each pair of youth to demonstrate 

and teach their greeting to the group. 

did you know? 

Mime is a type of acting that does not use words or 

speech. Mime is all about physical movement and exaggerating your expressions. Mimes (people who practice 

mime) must use their actions to send a message or tell a 

story. they are not allowed to speak directly to the audience. 

fun fact 

Mime originates from Rome and Greece. Some people 

also believe that cavemen used mime to communicate as 

they had not yet developed language. 

instructor’s notes 
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bangladesh 

Make a relaxed salute with your right hand. 

Bangladesh, to the east of India on the Bay of Bengal, 

is a South Asian country marked by lush greenery 

and many waterways. Its Padma (Ganges), Meghna 

and Jamuna rivers create fertile plains, and travel by 

boat is common. on the southern coast, the Sundarbans, an enormous mangrove forest shared with 

Eastern India, is home to the royal Bengal tiger. 

benin 

Young men often snap their fingers when shaking 

hands. 

Benin, a French-speaking West African nation, is a 

birthplace of the vodun (or “voodoo”) religion and 

home to the former Dahomey kingdom from circa 

1600–1900. In Abomey, Dahomey’s former capital, 

the Historical Museum occupies two royal palaces 

with bas-reliefs recounting the kingdom’s past and a 

throne mounted on human skulls. to the north, 

Pendjari National Park offers safaris with elephants, 

hippos and lions. 

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botswana 

People touch hands, like a handshake that doesn’t 

include a grip, just lightly grazing palms and fingers. 

They also ask each other: “How did you wake?” 

Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, 

has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and 

the okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal 

habitat during the seasonal floods. the massive 

Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with its fossilized 

river valleys and undulating grasslands, is home to 

numerous animals including giraffes, cheetahs, 

hyenas and wild dogs. 

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Cambodia 

People would put their hands together like “praying 

hands” holding them against their chest. The higher 

you hold your hands, the more respect you show. 

Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose 

landscape spans low-lying plains, the Mekong Delta, 

mountains and Gulf of Thailand coastline. Phnom 

Penh, its capital, is home to the art deco Central 

Market, glittering Royal Palace and the National 

Museum’s historical and archaeological exhibits. In 

the country’s northwest are the ruins of Angkor Wat, 

a massive stone temple complex built during the 

khmer Empire. 
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bhutan 

You would ask, “Is your body well?” 

Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ 

eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses 

(or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from 

subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In 

the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari 

are popular trekking destinations. Paro taktsang 

monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to 

cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. 

Central afriCan republiC 

Good friends slap right hands, then grab each other’s 

middle fingers using a thumb and middle finger, then 

“snap” the other person’s finger. 

the Central African republic is a landlocked country 

in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, 

Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the 

Democratic republic of the Congo and the republic 

of the Congo to the south and Cameroon to the west. 

the CAr covers a land area of about 620,000 

square kilometres (240,000 sq mi) and had an 

estimated population of around 4.7 million as of 

2014. 

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gabon 

Show respect by shaking a person’s hand with both 

hands. 

Gabon, a country along the Atlantic coast of Central 

Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland. 

the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango 

National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from 

gorillas and hippos to whales. Lopé National Park 

consists of mostly rainforest. Akanda National Park is 

known for its mangroves and tidal beaches 

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greeCe 

Back-slapping (gently) takes the place of shaking 

hands in many greetings. 

Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with 

thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and 

Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it’s often 

called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its 

capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century 

B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. 

Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black 

sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos. 
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JamaiCa 

“Waapun,” one might say. It’s a simplified version of, 

“What’s Happening?” 

Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush 

topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined 

beaches. Many of its all-inclusive resorts are clustered in Montego Bay, with its British-colonial 

architecture, and Negril, known for its diving and 

snorkeling sites. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace 

of reggae music, and its capital kingston is home to 

the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the famous 

singer. 

mozambique 

Northern people clap hands three times before 

saying hello. 

Mozambique is a southern African nation whose 

long Indian ocean coastline is dotted with popular 

beaches like tofo, as well as offshore marine parks. In 

the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250km stretch of coral 

islands, mangrove-covered Ibo Island has colonialera ruins surviving from a period of Portuguese rule. 

the Bazaruto Archipelago farther south has reefs 

which protect rare marine life including dugongs. 

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niger 

The Kanouri people shake a fist at head level and call, 

“Wooshay! Wooshay!” (“Hello! Hello!) 

Republic of Niger is a landlocked country in Western 

Africa, named after the Niger river. Niger covers a 

land area of almost 1,270,000 km, making it the 

largest country in West Africa, with over 80 percent 

of its land area covered by the Sahara Desert. the 

country’s predominantly Islamic population of 

17,138,707 is mostly clustered in the far south and 

west of the country. the capital city is Niamey, 

located in the far-southwest corner of Niger. 

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niue 

They have a very simple greeting, “Love be with you.” 

Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific 

ocean. It’s known for its limestone cliffs and coralreef dive sites. Migrating whales swim in Niue’s 

waters between July and october. In the southeast is 

the Huvalu Forest Conservation Area, where trails 

through fossilized coral forests lead to the togo and 

Vaikona chasms. the northwest is home to the rock 

pools of Avaiki Cave and the naturally formed talava 

Arches. 
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oman 

After a handshake, men might add a kiss on the 

nose. (We will not be practicing the kiss today.) 

oman, a nation on the Arabian Peninsula, has terrain 

encompassing desert, riverbed oases and long 

coastlines on the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, Arabian Sea 

and Gulf of Oman. Wahiba Sands is a region of 

dunes inhabited by Bedouins. the port capital, 

Muscat, is home to the massive, contemporary 

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, and the old waterfront Muttrah quarter, with a labyrinthine souk and 

busy fish market. 

singapore 

Greeters slide their palms together back toward their 

own chests, then end with the hand over the heart. 

Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, 

is a global financial center with a tropical climate and 

multicultural population. Its colonial core centers on 

the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now 

flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, with its 

18 Corinthian columns. In Singapore’s circa-1820 

Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha tooth 

relic temple, said to house one of Buddha’s teeth. 

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south afriCa 

Some use a shortened greeting, “Howzit.” Others 

have a more complicated handshake; step one: 

interlock pinkies. Step two: clasp fists. Step three: 

back to pinkies. 

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of 

the African continent, marked by several distinct 

ecosystems. Inland safari destination kruger 

National Park is populated by big game. The Western 

Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good 

Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, 

and the city of Cape town, beneath flat-topped table 

Mountain. 

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swaziland 

They say, “I see you!” 

Swaziland, a small, landlocked monarchy in southern 

Africa, is known for its wilderness reserves and 

festivals showcasing traditional Swazi culture. 

Marking its northeastern border with Mozambique 

and stretching down to South Africa, the Lebombo 

Mountains are a backdrop for Mlawula Nature 

reserve’s many hiking trails. Nearby Hlane royal 

National Park is home to diverse wildlife including 

lions, hippos and elephants. 
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syria 

Children often kiss the back of the hands of their 

parents or grandparents. 

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab republic, is a country 

in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, turkey to the north, Iraq to 

the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the 

southwest. 

taiwan 

People greet others by saying, “NiHao!” The other 

person should respond in the same way. 

Taiwan is a small island nation 180km east of China 

with modern cities, traditional Chinese temples, hot 

springs resorts and dramatic mountainous terrain. 

taipei, the country’s capital in the north, is known for 

its busy night markets, Chinese Imperial art at the 

National Palace Museum and Taipei 101, a 509m-tall, 

bamboo-shaped skyscraper with an observation 

deck. 

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tuvalu 

relatives press their face to the cheek of the other 

person and sniff deeply. (You can pretend to do this.) 

Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, is an independent island 

nation within the British Commonwealth. Its 9 

islands comprise small, sparsely populated atolls and 

reef islands with palm-fringed beaches and WWII 

sites. off Funafuti atoll, the capital, the Funafuti 

Conservation Area offers calm waters for diving and 

snorkeling among sea turtles and tropical fish. The 

marine area includes several uninhabited islets 

sheltering sea birds. 

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zambia 

Some greet each other by gently squeezing a thumb. 

Zambia, in southern Africa, is a landlocked country of 

rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, with many parks 

and safari areas. on its border with Zimbabwe is 

famed Victoria Falls – indigenously called Mosi-oaTunya, or “Smoke That Thunders” – plunging a misty 

108m into narrow Batoka Gorge. Spanning the 

Zambezi river just below the falls is Victoria Falls 

Bridge, a spectacular viewpoint. 
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zimbabwe 

the Shona people often show respect by doing a 

series of slow, rhythmic handclasps. 

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa 

known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. 

on the Zambezi river, Victoria Falls make a 

thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, 

where there’s white-water rafting and bungeejumping. Downstream are Matusadona and Mana 

Pools national parks, home to hippos, rhinos and 

birdlife. 

iran 

Having a downward gaze when meeting someone is 

a sign of respect with eye contact being reserved as a 

sign of affection and intimacy. Family members 

usually greet each other with a hug and three kisses. 

Iran is an Islamic republic on the Persian Gulf with 

historical sites dating to the Persian Empire. 

Extensive marble ruins mark Persepolis, the empire’s 

capital founded by Darius I in the 6th century B.C. 

the modern capital, tehran, is home to opulent 

Golestan Palace, seat of the Qajar Dynasty (1794– 

1925), plus modern landmarks such as the 435mhigh Milad Tower. 

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inuit 

Native people do not have formal greetings; instead 

they rely on body language. Smiling is a good way to 

start, followed by eye contact if the person is having 

a good day. A simple handshake is also acceptable. 

Inuit are a group of culturally similar indigenous 

peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, 

Canada and Alaska. In the United States and Canada 

the term “Eskimo” was commonly used to describe 

the Inuit, and Alaska’s Yupik and Inupiat. and “Inuit” 

has become more common. 

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germany 

A simple handshake is best but be aware to apply 

the right pressure. If you shake the hand too softly, 

you might come off as very weak and timid. If you 

squeeze too hard, that’s not good either. 

Germany is a Western European country with a 

landscape of forests, rivers, mountain ranges and 

North Sea beaches. It has over 2 millennia of history. 

Berlin, its capital, is home to art and nightlife scenes, 

the Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to 

WWII. 
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spain 

Always greet the oldest person first with a handshake as a sign of respect. remember to shake 

everyone’s hand when you greet them and also when 

you leave. 

Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, 

includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse 

geography and cultures. Capital city Madrid is home 

to the royal Palace and Prado museum, housing 

works by European masters. Segovia has a medieval 

castle (the Alcázar) and an intact Roman aqueduct. 

Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni 

Gaudí’s whimsical modernist landmarks like the 

Sagrada Família church. 

franCe 

Greet someone with, “Bonjour,” followed by a handshake (for strangers), or a kiss (for family or close 

friends). (No kissing for today.) 

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval 

cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. 

Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, 

classical art museums including the Louvre and 

monuments like the Eiffel tower. the country is also 

renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. 

Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s roman 

theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its 

rich history. 

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Handshakes are the customary greeting among 

individuals of the same sex. they can be somewhat 

limp and prolonged, although they are always given 

with a hearty smile and direct eye contact. In a 

greeting between men and women, the women must 

extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should 

bow his head in greeting. 

Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the 

Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. 

Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile 

River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and 

Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined 

karnak temple and Valley of the kings tombs. the 

capital, Cairo, is home to ottoman landmarks like 

Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, 

a trove of antiquities. 

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mexiCo 

Shake hands or give a slight bow when introduced. 

Bow when greeting a Mexican woman. Shake hands 

only if she extends her hand first. 

Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central 

America that’s known for its Pacific and Gulf of 

Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Ancient ruins such as 

Teotihuacán and the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá are 

scattered throughout the country, as are Spanish 

colonial-era towns. In capital Mexico City, upscale 

shops, renowned museums and gourmet restaurants 

cater to modern life. 
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brazil 

Brazilians will often greet with a kiss or a hug, and 

both men and women will frequently touch you 

when speaking, either patting your shoulder or 

placing their hand on your hand or arm to make a 

point. (no kissing today) 

Brazil, a vast South American country, stretches from 

the Amazon Basin in the north to vineyards and 

massive Iguaçu Falls in the south. rio de Janeiro, 

symbolized by its 38m Christ the Redeemer statue 

atop Mount Corcovado, is famed for its busy 

Copacabana and Ipanema beaches as well as its 

enormous, raucous Carnaval festival, featuring 

parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba 

music and dance. 

name 

Oki Ni-Kso-Ko-Wa (Hello All my relatives). This is 

the traditional greeting in Native American Culture. It 

is an acknowledgement that says that no matter who 

you are or where you are from, I recognize that you 

are my relative, a part of my DNA deserving of 

respect and kindness. 

In the United States, Native Americans are 

considered to be people whose pre-Columbian 

ancestors were indigenous to the lands within the 

nation’s modern boundaries. these peoples were 

composed of numerous distinct tribes, bands, and 

ethnic groups, and many of these groups survive 

intact today as sovereign nations. 

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A Scottish person will often greet you with “Hello, 

how are you?” In a more formal situation, it is usual 

to shake the right hand of the person you are 

meeting. 

Scotland, the U.k.’s northernmost country, is a land 

of mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms 

and Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial 

glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). Its major cities are 

Edinburgh, the capital, with its iconic hilltop castle, 

and Glasgow, famed for its vibrant cultural scene. 

Scotland is also famous for golf, the game first played 

at the old Course at St Andrews in the 1400s 

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name 

tibetans say welcome by sticking out their tongues. 

this tradition has been practiced since the 9th 

century during the time of Lang Darma, a tibetan 

king known to have a black tongue. the people were 

scared that he’ll be reincarnated, so they start 

sticking out their tongues when meeting someone to 

prove that they aren’t evil. this greeting is often 

accompanied by placing their palms down in front of 

their chest. 

tibet, on the lofty tibetan Plateau on the northern 

side of the Himalayas, is an autonomous region of 

China. It’s nicknamed the “Roof of the World” for its 

towering peaks. It shares Mt. Everest with Nepal. Its 

capital, Lhasa, is site of hilltop Potala Palace, once the 

Dalai Lama’s winter home, and Jokhang temple, 

tibet’s spiritual heart, revered for its golden statue of 

the young Buddha. 
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i understand what it means to be culturally competent. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how non-verbal communication relates to 

cultural competence. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how to teach others about my own culture. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand what it means to be culturally competent. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how non-verbal communication relates to 

cultural competence. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how to teach others about my own culture. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

expeditionary

skILLs


for life

expeditionary

skILLs


for life 

i understand what it means to be culturally competent. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how non-verbal communication relates to 

cultural competence. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

i understand how to teach others about my own culture. 

Not at all like me 

A little like me 

Somewhat like me 

A lot like me 

Q1 i understand what it means to be culturally competent. 

ot at all like me
 

 little like me
 

omewhat like me
 

 lot like me
 

understand how non-verbal communication relates to 

ultural competence. 

ot at all like me
 

 little like me
 

omewhat like me
 

 lot like me
 

 understand how to teach others about my own culture. 

ot at all like me 

 little like me 

omewhat like me 

 lot like me 

N

A

S

A

Q2 i 

c

N

A

S

A

Q3 i

N

A

S

A