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    There were many cultural differences between the Masai’s and the U.S. The fundamental difference I notice was their simplicity. They think that every big celebration and every tragedy that people go thru in their lives should be celebrated or minimized by the gift of cows. I think that the fundamental similarity between our cultures is the need to help those in need‚ compassion. When September 11th. happened the whole nation was shocked and hurt. Even those who didn’t have family in the twin towers

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    Cultures across the globe have societal and cultural rules to promote politeness‚ to maintain social order‚ and to have a cultural identity. In the United States‚ societal rules vary greatly with location and nationality‚ but one societal rule that most people follow is a handshake. Handshakes have been a cultural ritual for a large part of human history‚ and is used across the world. The typical handshake is used as a greeting‚ but it has a variety of uses and is used in many social contexts. Some

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    structure and stability. This lead to development of many 1‚000 different polis‚ with city states of Athens‚ and Sparta being the most successful ones. These vastly superior polis were all similar in their success but also shared many distinct differences that all made them unique. For instance‚ while they all shared a common Greek culture and religion‚ they were quite different in what they prioritized. While they all focused on stability and protection from the external forces‚ such as the Persians

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    Dealing With Cultural Differences Native American Native Americans have respect of individual differences among people. Their expressions of this value include staying out of others’ affairs and verbalizing personal thoughts or opinions only when asked. In many cultures‚ it’s the man makes the decisions for the woman. They are very religious people who work also with tarot reading‚ and wicca/pagan things. How I would deals with a Native American is to treat them all with respect

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    to others in different cultures. Most of them always try to adapt to the new environment and balance the relationships with others people from different races. The concept of cultural diversity has been formed throughout the long history with numerous international immigrants coming from different parts of the world and the typical countries for multicultural nations can be the United States‚ Canada‚ Australia and even New Zealand. This issue brings both advantages as well as disadvantages for the

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    The differences between USSR and the West can be divided into two groups; one is from the political point of view‚ and the other can be the difference in economic system on both sides. After the Bolshevik Revolution‚ under the rule of Lenin‚ the first socialist country was created‚ the USSR. The idea of socialism was developed through Marxist-Leninist theory‚ which is the building of the material base for communist under the dictatorship of the proletariat. Under the theory of socialism in USSR

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    Chinese and American Cultural Differences   There are many differences in eastern and western culture. Eastern and western cultures have different views on the way an individual views him or herself. The types of friendships and relationships individuals have with others. Family life including how many children each culture has. How each culture views oneself and differ will be examined. Americans are taught from a young age to be individualists. American individuals are often

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    the two fingered‚ palms outward "Peace" sign‚ which was acceptable in North America‚ was an absolutely offensive gesture to the local people in that African country. This would have been the equivalent of a president from another country visiting New Zealand‚ and with a smile‚ "flipped the bird" which in their country might

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    people there and get to know the country as well as the laws. This will help with getting over culture shock that almost everyone endures. Being separated from family and friends‚ the food and entertainment that you are used to and trying to adapt to a new way of life can become stressful and troubling for some. Getting over a culture shock will enable an individual to be work productive‚ enjoy their transition‚ and conduct business with an ethic that will be appreciated and honored. Successful business

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    government whatsoever. It simply just seized to exist and no changes were made. The Nullification Crisis opened the door for compromise. Jackson suggested that Congress lower the tariff. The Beginning of a New Age in American Politics The election of 1828 sparked a change in American politics. The presidency of Andrew Jackson became known as the Age of the Common Man‚ the Era

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