Cross-Cultural Training

Lesson 1: What is Culture?

Here are the suggested answers.

Cultural Aspects You'll Find on the Surface:

music

literature

eating habits

religious rituals

facial expressions

styles of dress

holiday customs

paintings

gestures

food

Cultural Aspects You'll Find beneath the Surface:

Importance of time

concept of beauty

nature of friendship

concept of self

understanding of the natural world

concept of leadership

notions of modesty

work ethic

childraising beliefs

general world view

values

concept of fairness

religious beliefs

concept of personal space

rules of social etiquette

negotiation style

adaptability to change

value of relationships