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	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Likes low-comfort holidays	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes initiative	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is nervous	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Makes contacts easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is not easily hurt	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is troubled by conflicts with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Finds it difficult to make contacts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Understands other people's feelings	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Keeps to the background	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is interested in other cultures	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Avoids adventure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Changes easily from one activity to another	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is fascinated by other people's opinions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Tries to understand other people's behavior	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is afraid to fail	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Avoids surprises	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes other people's habits into consideration	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is inclined to speak out	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes to work on his/her own	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is looking for new ways to attain his/her goal	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Dislikes travelling	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Wants to know exactly what will happen	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Remains calm in misfortune	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Waits for others to initiate contacts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes the lead	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a slow starter	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is curious	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes it for granted that things will turn out right	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is always busy	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is easy-going in groups	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Finds it hard to empathize with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Functions best in a familiar setting	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Radiates calm	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Easily approaches other people	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Finds other religions interesting	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Considers problems solvable	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works mostly according to a strict scheme	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is timid	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Knows how to act in social settings	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes to speak in public	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Tends to wait and see	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Feels uncomfortable in a different culture	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works according to plan	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is under pressure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Sympathizes with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has problems assessing relationships	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes action	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is often the driving force behind things	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Leaves things as they are	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes routine	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Is attentive to facial expressions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Can put setbacks in perspective	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is sensitive to criticism	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Tries out various approaches	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has ups and downs	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has fixed habits	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Forgets setbacks easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is intrigued by differences	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Starts a new life easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Asks personal questions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Enjoys other people's stories	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Gets involved in other cultures	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Remembers what other people have told	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is able to voice other people's thoughts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is self-confident	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a feeling for what is appropriate in another culture	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Gets upset easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a good listener	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Worries	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Notices when someone is in trouble	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Has good insight into human nature	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is apt to feel lonely	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Seeks contact with people from different backgrounds	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a broad range of interests	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is insecure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a solution for every problem	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Puts his or her own culture in perspective	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is open to new ideas	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is fascinated by new technological developments	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Senses when others get irritated	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Likes to imagine solutions for problems	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Sets others at ease	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works according to strict rules	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a trendsetter	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Needs change	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Pays attention to the emotions of others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Reads a lot	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Seeks challenges	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Enjoys getting to know others deeply	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Enjoys unfamiliar experiences	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Looks for regularity in life	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

To what extent do the following statements apply to you?
(Please tick the answer that is most applicable to you)

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Likes low-comfort holidays	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes initiative	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is nervous	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Makes contacts easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is not easily hurt	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is troubled by conflicts with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Finds it difficult to make contacts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Understands other people's feelings	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Keeps to the background	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is interested in other cultures	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Avoids adventure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Changes easily from one activity to another	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is fascinated by other people's opinions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Tries to understand other people's behavior	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is afraid to fail	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Avoids surprises	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes other people's habits into consideration	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is inclined to speak out	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes to work on his/her own	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is looking for new ways to attain his/her goal	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Dislikes travelling	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Wants to know exactly what will happen	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Remains calm in misfortune	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Waits for others to initiate contacts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes the lead	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a slow starter	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is curious	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Takes it for granted that things will turn out right	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is always busy	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is easy-going in groups	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Finds it hard to empathize with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Functions best in a familiar setting	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Radiates calm	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Easily approaches other people	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Finds other religions interesting	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Considers problems solvable	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works mostly according to a strict scheme	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is timid	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Knows how to act in social settings	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes to speak in public	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Tends to wait and see	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Feels uncomfortable in a different culture	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works according to plan	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is under pressure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Sympathizes with others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has problems assessing relationships	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes action	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is often the driving force behind things	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Leaves things as they are	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Likes routine	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Is attentive to facial expressions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Can put setbacks in perspective	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is sensitive to criticism	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Tries out various approaches	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has ups and downs	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has fixed habits	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Forgets setbacks easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is intrigued by differences	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Starts a new life easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Asks personal questions	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Enjoys other people's stories	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Gets involved in other cultures	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Remembers what other people have told	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is able to voice other people's thoughts	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is self-confident	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a feeling for what is appropriate in another culture	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Gets upset easily	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a good listener	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Worries	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Notices when someone is in trouble	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Has good insight into human nature	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is apt to feel lonely	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Seeks contact with people from different backgrounds	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a broad range of interests	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is insecure	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Has a solution for every problem	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Puts his or her own culture in perspective	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is open to new ideas	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is fascinated by new technological developments	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Senses when others get irritated	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Likes to imagine solutions for problems	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Sets others at ease	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Works according to strict rules	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Is a trendsetter	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Needs change	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Pays attention to the emotions of others	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Reads a lot	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Seeks challenges	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Enjoys getting to know others deeply	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Enjoys unfamiliar experiences	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable
Looks for regularity in life	totally not applicable	hardly applicable	moderately applicable	largely applicable	completely applicable

Please indicate for each of the five statements which is closest to how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Notice that higher numbers mean better well-being.

	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time
I have felt cheerful and in good spirits	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time

I have felt calm and relaxed	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time

I have felt active and vigorous	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time

I woke up feeling fresh and rested	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time

My daily life has been filled with things that interest me	All of the time	Most of the time	More than half of the time	Less than half of the time	Some of the time	At no time

The following questions deal with Openness.
Please tick the option that is most applicable.

	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate
I believe in the importance of art.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I have a vivid imagination.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I tend to vote for liberal political candidates.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I carry the conversation to a higher level.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I enjoy hearing new ideas.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I am not interested in abstract ideas.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I do not like art.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I avoid philosophical discussions.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I do not enjoy going to art museums.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I tend to vote for conservative political candidates.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

The following questions deal with Extraversion.
Please tick the most applicable option.

	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate
I talk to a lot of different people at parties.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I am quiet around strangers.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I don't like to draw attention to myself.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I don't mind being the center of attention.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I start conversations.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I don't talk a lot.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I am the life of the party.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I keep in the background.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I feel comfortable around people.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

I have little to say.	very inaccurate	moderately inaccurate	neither inaccurate nor accurate	moderately accurate	very accurate

Contacts 1. Please tick what is most applicable.

	I do not agree at all	I very much agree
I like/would like having a job that involves regular cross-cultural interactions	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I can/could perform well in a job that involves cross-cultural interactions	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I like/would like having a profession that involves working abroad for longer than 3 months	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I can/could perform well in a job that involves working abroad for longer than 3 months	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I have many friends from a different cultural background who live in my home country	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I have many friends from a different cultural background who live abroad	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I feel comfortable when interacting with someone from a different cultural background	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

I am satisfied with the amount of contacts I have with people from a different culture	I do not agree at all	I very much agree

Personal particulars

Gender

Male

Female

Age

Nationality

What is your cultural / ethnical background?

Country of Residence

Sri Lanka

Other

Marital status

Single / separated

Married / longterm relationship (with spouse also living in country of residence)

Married / longterm relationship (with spouse not living in country of residence)

Motivation

Why did you come to this country?

I specifically wanted to go to this country

I wanted to go abroad for a while; this specific country was not my first consideration

What is your primary reason for coming to Sri Lanka?

I was asked by employer

I applied for position

I came with my spouse

Study

Travel

Other

Have you had predeparture training to help you prepare for the country you would go to?

yes (up to 1 day)

yes (more than 1 day)

What is your primary daytime occupation?

Work at company

Work at home

Study

Voluntary work

Housewife / houseman

Other

Education

What is your highest finished level of education?

Primary school

Secondary school

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

PhD or equivalent

Other

Duration of stay

How long have you been in the country (in months)

Do you expect to return after the planned duration?

Yes

No, will return sooner

No, will stay longer

Did you make an effort to learn the language?

Yes, I took classes

Yes, I did self study

Do you have previous experience living in another culture?

Never lived in another culture

Less than 6 months

7-12 months

1-2 years

more than 2 years

How many languages do you speak, apart from your native tongue?

No other languages

more than 3

How long is the planned duration of your stay?

What is your current profession?

How long have you been working in your current function?

Less than a year

1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

How many people directly report to you?

N/A

1-3

4-10

11-50

More than 50

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