Meet, Greet, and Small Talk — Short Quiz
Type: Quiz
Questions
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Which is the most appropriate greeting when meeting someone for the first time in Tamil?
- Vanakkam
- Namaste
- Nandri
- Saptiya?
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Choose the polite way to ask "What is your name?"
- Ungal peyar enna?
- Un peyar enna?
- Nee eppadi irukka?
- Neenga enga irukkeenga?
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How do you say "My name is Arjun" in Tamil?
- En peyar Arjun.
- Naan Arjun peyar.
- Arjun en peyar irukku.
- Enakku Arjun pidikkum.
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You are asked "Eppadi irukkeenga?" (How are you? – polite). Which is a polite, natural reply?
- Nandri, nalla irukkiren. Neenga?
- Nalla irukka.
- Saaptutu vandhen.
- Yaaru neenga?
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Among friends, which casual small-talk opener is common in Tamil?
- Saptiya?
- Ungal nalam eppadi?
- Vanakkam, sir.
- Romba nandri.
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Which phrase corresponds to "Good morning" in Tamil?
- Kaalai vanakkam
- Maalai vanakkam
- Iravin vanakkam
- Madhiya vanakkam
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Which form of "you" shows respect when addressing elders or strangers?
- Neenga
- Nee
- Avan
- Adhu
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Which gesture commonly accompanies saying "Vanakkam"?
- Palms together at chest with a slight bow
- A firm handshake with direct eye contact only
- Touching the other person’s feet
- Snapping fingers twice