There is no single answer to the question of what culture is. It can be thought of as the customs, beliefs, values, and behaviors that characterize a particular group of people. Culture is passed down from generation to generation and shapes the way we see the world. It is also constantly evolving, as new ideas and influences come into contact with existing ones.
One of the best ways to learn about another culture is to study it directly. This can be done by immersing yourself in the culture, through travel or living in a foreign country. However, this is not always possible, and it can also be expensive. A more affordable option is to use free essay samples from an online database. These samples can provide valuable insights into another culture and can be a useful tool for studying for exams or writing essays.
When using free essay samples, it is important to remember that they are just that – samples. They should not be copied verbatim, but should rather be used as a starting point for your own research. By taking the time to understand the culture behind the sample essay, you will be able to use it more effectively in your own studies.
As per the definition of (Lijiang 1999), a World Heritage Site could be a natural or cultural geographical habitat, monument or city that is considered threatened and irreplaceable, and as such warrants preservation and protection by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). It is the consideration of UNESCO...
Introduction Canada is geographically located to the south of the United States and it borders America’s Alaska province in the North-West. According to the Commonwealth (n.d.), Canada is the second largest nation in the world, closely located to the Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. It contains diverse geographical features, including...
Language is one of the most effective means of communication that people use to pass along explicit information. In any conversation, nonverbal messages indicate how individuals feel about each other or how they want to be understood. Nonverbal communication is important because it is used to relay interpersonal messages. Behaviors...
Individuals’ beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, values, and norms are the building blocks of identity. Since every human exists in a society and inherently belongs to a particular social group, personal and collective identities merge into cultural one (Kim, 2007). Through communication with other people, individuals not only convey information but also...
It is known that intercultural communication, as a discipline that studies the relationship between different cultures and social groups, or how culture affects communication, describes a wide range of communication processes and problems that naturally arise within any organizations or a social context consisting of individuals from different religious, social,...
Abstract Culture remains a major aspect of humanity, especially in defining people’s day-to-day activities and way of life. This is mainly due to the fact that culture denotes one’s beliefs, values, and norms in the society, thus having a significant impact on life, holistically. When we question the behavior of...
Introduction Native Americans are the American Indians and the natives of Alaska. They are the people who possessed the land that is now known as the United States before the coming of the European Americans and the African Americans (Brown2007, pp.2-5). There are more than 500 tribes of Native Americans...
Introduction Death has been a subject of debate among various scholars, religious leaders, and scientists over a long period of time. There has been no clear convergence in understanding death especially among the various religions in the world. As a result of the lack of convergence in the different views...
This research project established that Saudi Citizens exhibit a moderate willingness to communicate with international visitors from diverse cultures. Their desire to communicate inter-culturally is shaped by two factors viz. linguistic differences and ethnocentrism. Language provides the means through which people communicate inter-culturally and is a cultural construct (Gudykunst, &...
Effective inter and cross-cultural communication is largely dependent on language. Language provides a platform for people from different cultures to communicate meaningfully with one another. Language, as used in the context of communication, is representative of the cultural and social identity of the people. Saudi Arabia citizens and citizens from...
Overview There is a myriad of cultural and racial backgrounds which dominate the United States of America today. As a result, language and culture are equally diverse in this broad society. Different cultural and language backgrounds of the American population has precipitated the need for better cultural and language integration...
Introduction Culture is a lifestyle of a given group of people. However, the term can also be described in a wide range of dimensions. It entails both the attitudinal and behavioral dimensions. In other words, culture involves what people believe in, their values, expectations as well as what is acceptable...
Introduction High culture refers to a set of cultural products mainly in the arts which is held with highest level of significance by the culture. It is a culture of elites such as people of upper class or who are well educated. Popular culture or low culture is culture of...
Multiculturalism denotes to many cultures where different customs of different race groups can be seen in the society. Multiculturalism derives from two Latin words ‘Multus’ means many and ‘Cultura’ means cultivation. Multiculturalism conveys the meaning of many different racial groups mixing their culture into one nation (Multiculturalism in Australia). Multiculturalism...
Introduction It is important for business managers whose firms conduct business on a global scale to understand that cross cultural-competence is important if their firms are to be successful in their business pursuits. What seems to work for a company in the home country may not work well in another...
The Al Taweelah water desalination plant was situated in Taweelah complex, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The plant was roughly eighty kilometres on the North-Eastern side of the city of Abu Dhabi. It was an Abu Dhabi Water Electricity and Authority (ADWEA) program and part of the three...
Introduction Death is a universal experience regardless of race, culture and country of origin. The manner in which individuals approach death, suffering and grief depends on their culture, spiritual beliefs and religion.1,14,15 These beliefs significantly influence end-of-life concepts. For instance, humanists, comprising agnostics and atheists, believe death to be the...
With the increasing countries opening their domestic markets, the new markets and more opportunities are created and the competition becomes intensified. The present economic situation is that the globalization becomes universal, which forces firms to expand their businesses across borders. These firms acquire new customers and new partners in new...
The majority of people are convinced that the Japanese and Chinese look the same, and there is a weak chance to differentiate their appearance. Apart from being similar in the context of appearance, their cultures have significant resemblances too. They are united by moderation, hard-working nature, and respect for elderly...
Business is successful when its products are vital for society so that people can easily use the products maintaining the lifestyle. If a business does not take the cultural specificity into account, it will not be able to succeed because it will not incorporate into people’s lifestyles. Cultural accommodation is...
As the current global environment becomes larger and more diverse, it is necessary to learn how to manage different companies in such rapidly changing circumstances. Since conducting business is undoubtedly complicated, especially on a global scale, the role of the manager cannot be underestimated. The reason for this necessity is...
Introduction I am an aboriginal from Southern Australia and race issue influences the way the people in my community relate with one another. The interactions between the people are racialized and some of them are positive while others are negative. The relations between people in businesses, schools, clubs, workplaces, service...
Introduction This report seeks to answer several questions with regard to cross-cultural communication. The following questions will be answered in a broad discussion. What is cross-cultural communication, and how does it affect members in a particular society, in this case, China? How does cross-cultural communication affect the current generation with...
Introduction Cultural diversity maintains a significant role in healthcare delivery in Australia. An individual’s cultural and ethnic background can affect beliefs and perceptions of health or illness. Furthermore, history and traditions influence potential risk factors which then impact health outcomes depending on the health service provision available. This report seeks...
Summaries of “Memories of Montreal – and Richness” and “Lend Me Your Light” Under what conditions should children be raised for them to have a happy life? In his fictional story, Moses Milstein, a veterinarian, and contributor to the North and West Voice reflect on his own childhood experience and...
Introduction The chapter “Culture, Communication, and Intercultural Relationships” gives a detailed analysis of the issues associated with intercultural relationships. Such relationships have been observed to present both challenges and benefits. Through such relationships, individuals can acquire knowledge, gain new skills, and break stereotypes. Some of the major challenges include anxiety,...
Learning in Relation to Intercultural Presumptions and Opinions The Impact of Culture on Perception Culture is known to have a great influence on people’s perception and cognition. Because of divergences in cultures, people may experience difficulties in understanding each other. On the other hand, once we get acquainted with the...
Abstract Latinos constitute one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the United States. While some of the members speak fluently in English, others speak in Spanish. Specifically, older Latinos prefer to speak in Spanish and discriminate upon younger individuals who speak in English (Zhang, Hong, Takeuchi, & Mossakowski, 2012)....
Abstract The formation of cultural identity is influenced by cultural influences, adopted values, social expectations, and norms of behavior. Cultural and social identity affects communication, and may influence the professional performance of psychologists in a negative way. The prejudices and biases may unintentionally provoke miscommunication or result in discrimination and...
Social stereotypes, that is, individual’s belief on the features of the predominant world culture has for long varied among the players. The study of social relations among different societal members is categorically a hybrid distinguishable on bases of orientation and lineage relation. Intergroup relations are the collective behavior of groups...
Abstract American society is highly diversified because of the massive immigration of people from various parts of the world. This diversity is reflected in workplaces as people from different social backgrounds find themselves in the same working environment. Many people have considered this diversity as an issue that causes employees...
Introduction A nation refers to a large group of people who have a common language, culture, or similarity in origin (Elgenius 2011). Before the onset of the 18th and 19th centuries, ‘nation’ mainly referred to a group of people unified by language, religion, and cultural background in what is now...
The ethnic diversity in metropolitan areas is characteristic of the United States. Levels of ethnic diversity in certain metropolitan areas are different, and the economic status of these areas is also different. Thus, there is a question about the presence of the obvious relationship between the levels of ethnic diversity...