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COMPARING CULTURAL NORMS
AND VALUES
Sense Of Self and Space
American Culture Informal, Handshake Other Cultures Formal Hugs,
. Bows, handshakes
Communication and Language
American CultureExplicit, Direct Communication
Emphasis on content-meaning found in words
Other CulturesImplicit, indirect. Communication.
Emphasis on context-meaning found around words.
Dress and Appearance
American Culture“Dress for success”
ideal. Wide range of clothing to choose from.
Other CulturesDress seen as a sign
of position, wealth. Religious rules.
Food And Eating Habbits
American CultureEating as a necessity-
Fast Food
Other CulturesDining as a social
experience. Religious rules
Time and time consciousness
American CultureExact time Consciousness. Value on
promptness-time=money
Other CulturesElastic and relative time consciousness. Time spent on enjoyment of relationships
Relationships, family, friends
American CultureFocus on Close Family.Responsibility for self,Value on youth, age
seenas handicap.
Other CulturesFocus on distant
Family.Loyalty and responsibility
to family. Age given status
and respect.
Values and norms
American CultureIndividual
orientation. Independence
preferred Like direct
confrontation.
Other CulturesGroup Orientation. Preference for
harmony
Beliefs and Attitudes
American CultureChallenging of
authority.Individuals control theirDestiny. Gender
equity.
Other CulturesRespect for authority
andSocial order.
Individualsaccept their destiny.Different roles for
menand women
Mental processes and learning style
American CultureLogical, Problem-solving
focus
Other CulturesAccepting of life’sdifficulties
Work habits and practices
American CultureEmphasis on task.Reward based onindividual
achievement.
Other CulturesEmphasis onRelationships.
RewardsBased on seniority,Relationships. Work
is anecessity of life.
