Are You Confident in Who You Are Abroad? 🌍🤔

You’re at a dinner with international colleagues, and someone makes a joke you don’t understand. Everyone laughs, but you have no idea what it means. What should you do?

A) Laugh along so you don’t seem out of place.

C) Say, "Wait, I don't get it—what does that mean?"

D) Change the topic to something more familiar.

You’re in a group discussion, and someone asks for your opinion on a topic you’re not familiar with. What’s the best response?

A) Stay quiet—if you don’t know much about it, you have nothing to add.

B) Say, "I’m not sure, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!"

C) Give a vague answer to sound like you know something.

D) Apologize and say, "I don’t know, sorry."

You’re at a networking event, and someone introduces themselves with a strong handshake and steady eye contact. What’s the best way to respond?

A) Return the handshake with similar pressure and maintain eye contact.

B) Give a softer handshake and look slightly away to show politeness.

C) Avoid eye contact—too much can seem aggressive.

D) Give a quick nod and introduce yourself without shaking hands.

Your classmates are discussing a controversial social issue, and they all seem to share the same opinion. You don’t agree but feel nervous about speaking up. What should you do?

B) Say, "I see where you’re coming from, but I have a slightly different perspective—would you be open to hearing it?"

C) Tell them they’re wrong and explain why you disagree.

D) Change the subject to something safer.

You’re in a class presentation, and your professor asks you an unexpected question that catches you off guard. What’s the best way to handle it?

A) Pause, take a deep breath, and say, "That’s a great question—let me think for a second."

B) Try to answer quickly, even if you’re unsure, to avoid looking slow.