Respect for tradition Cultural differences In order to respect the tradition of India‚ Union Carbide should have done an investigation of Indian cultural values (Robertson and Fadil‚ 1998). It is possible that firms even within the same industry develop different values and traditions and the analysis of cultural differences permit to decrease the number of misunderstanding (Donaldson‚ 1989). One of the most important traits of Indian culture is the fatalism. The Indian population is very spiritual
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Ren 19 The idea of filial piety has always remained as a significant part of Chinese tradition from ancient China and even till today’s times. It stands not only as a mere concept but more so‚ something that was an “absolute‚ metaphysical entity‚ something so exalted in (ancient Chinese’s) minds” (Holzman‚ 1998). Perhaps the idea of filial piety can be traced back to Confucius‚ who emphasized the importance of family ties (Stole & De Vos‚ 1998). IThe quote above gives us a glimpse of the idea of filial
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Elements of Religious Traditions Chantal Schneider REL/134 May 30‚ 2011 Elements of Religious Tradition The term religion can bring up mixed emotions in people. Many people have different religious views and their traditions usually follow that religion. Religion is very vast and there are many different forms‚ views‚ traditions‚ and beliefs within each religion. Certain religions are monotheism‚ some are polytheism‚ and others are pantheism
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What is the psychological benefit of going on holiday? For most of us life involves the constant routine of work‚ whether at home with the family or within a business. Household duties‚ shopping‚ cooking‚ and looking after our families‚ watching television and whatever other hobbies or activities we engage in keep our minds active and occupied day in day out. If we interpret our situation to be stressful‚ forced‚ without choice or robotic then the constant engagement in life can wear us down
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1. USA (believed by many to have begun during the Victorian era) white wedding dress- purity A black wedding gown was considered taboo in the last decades‚ but recently‚ this is also becoming an option for brides. A common superstition is that the groom is not supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding day. There is also the superstition for the bride to avoid wearing the dress before the day and see herself in the mirror‚ because something that prevents the wedding may
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Philippine Traditions: The Greatest Heritage The Philippines has vast practices‚ traditions‚ and cultures. They existed a hundred years ago or may be thousands but they are still practiced up to now. It is like a legacy which is passed on from generation to generation. Usually‚ it is the old folks who relate these traditions over and over again. On my Grandma’s burial‚ her valued possessions are also buried in her grave. I asked my Mama why they have to do that and she simply answered‚ “So that
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Tet holiday! Tet is a traditional holiday of our country Vietnam. The season of Tet occurs around the biginning of February and end of Janaurỵ The meaning of Tet is ending old year and welcome a new year. Tet holiday is very special for Vietnamese families to reunite. At that time‚ all family members try to come back their homes and get together to prepare for Tet. Moreover they will buy new clothes and clean their house. A branch of Mai flower or a Kumquat tree can’t be absent from every home
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Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday filled with rich history‚ fun traditions‚ and delicious food. Mardi Gras‚ or Fat Tuesday‚ is celebrated throughout the world. In the U.S. Mardi Gras is only celebrated as a legal holiday in the state of Liousiana. Mardi Gras attracts many tourists every year. Mardi Gras dates back to thousands of years ago in ancient Rome. Lupercalia was a pagan celebration of agriculture and fertility. Paganism is a nature worshipping religion. Usually it indentifies god with the
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Diluting Traditions: Adapting to America Culture in the Stories of Julia Alvarez and Jose Burciaga [pic] [pic] Julia Alvarez Jose Antonio Burciaga March 27‚ 1950 to present 1940 - 1996 Pedro Aguayo Research paper May 26‚ 2010 Diluting Traditions: Adapting to America Culture in the Stories of Julia Alvarez and Jose Burciaga In “Hold the Mayonnaise” by Julia Alvarez
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India is a vibrant amalgamation of varied ethnic groups‚ climate‚ cultures‚ regions and traditions. As such‚ many people visiting the country for the first time find it uniquely different. You will find many conservatively dressed Indian women flocking the temple entrance. There are millions of illiterates in the Indian subcontinent; there are also those who are the driving force behind the booming IT industry in India. Perhaps‚ the one thing that is going to take you by surprise and
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