Question

Imagine you are traveling to a country you have never visited before. Which of the following is the least important item to consider when preparing to interact with this new culture?

dominant religious beliefs in that country
how long it takes to learn about the other cultural group
how you feel when someone disagrees with you
the common goals that you and your friends share

Answer 1

It is C, how you feel when someone disagrees with you.
The most important would be A, considering the example that if you are a girl wearing shorts to a Middle Eastern country, many would find that offensive, since most religions do not let them show skin in public.

Answer 2

Travelling to a new country involves many an aspect of cultural exchange. Being aware of as many as we can can make the trip smooth. Religion plays a very significant role in the spiritual life of a region. It is important to know how people tend to react when disagreeing in order to avoid offence and for many people it is interesting to see what goals and ambitions we have in common. Consequently the least important item from the ones listed is "how long it takes to learn about the other cultural group".