diem’s influence on contemporary popular culture Carpe diem is one of the most famous phrases through history. It was created in a poem by a Roman writer named “Horace”‚ and it means to seize the day. People need to know about carpe diem since it can help them to break their routine in order to become happier. It had a great impact on 17th century English poetry and in the beat poets of 1960s. Carpe diem has also developed a strong influence on contemporary popular culture since it is used as a subject
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Culture Cultured‚ as defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “the customary beliefs‚ social forms‚ and material traits of a racial‚ religious‚ or social group; also the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time.” In simpler words‚ the beliefs‚ social practices‚ and characteristics of a racial‚ religious‚ or social group. To me culture is like the sketch of how people from a group live by. If their culture says it is
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I couldn’t find much information on Russia in the book or on the website‚ so I’m going to base my analysis of Russian culture on my experience. Power Distance Index. I believe that power distance index in Russian culture is quite high‚ as there is a huge gap between upper and lower classes‚ and not really such a thing as middle class. Spain on the other hand has quite a common power distance index for Europe – 52. Its about 40 to 50 in Europe‚ which means that people do understand that there are
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socialization process to appreciate the changes that take place in cultural practices‚ values‚ and norms over time. The interview conducted had an interviewee‚ seventy years of age and Kenyan nationality. The interviewee was last born male‚ with three brothers and two sisters living in a farm. The family of the old man was humble‚ with limited farm space‚ just enough to meet the basic food requirements. The old man confirmed that he was
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As an American culture we thrive on gratification As Eliot Aronson says‚ “We Americans seem to thrive on competition; we reward winners and are disdainful of losers.” When the United States was hunting for Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden‚ they were determined and were not going to give up; they were the “alpha male” in pursuit of win. When they “killed” Osama Bin Laden‚ the subsequent reaction of the public personally sickened me. The gargantuan number of people in the streets celebrating the
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The American system of government is one that shares many characteristics of other democracies around the world. In fact‚ many modern countries have used the American system of government as a blueprint for their own. The three branches that make up the government‚ the legislative branch‚ the judicial branch‚ and the executive branch are features that can be found in one form or another in many different countries. The powers of each branch and the checks and balances that connect them are what gives
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What truly is an American? Many people would answer with “an independent thinker‚” or something like “a free man” or “a free woman.” Being an American is much more than thinking independently or just being free. Being an American means taking pride in America. Being an American means taking pride in everything about America. Being an American means taking pride in being American. An American is not just a person residing in America‚ An American is a person residing in America that loves his or her
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December 1‚ 2014 Period 1 What is an American? To be an American is to be many things. No matter where you come from initially or who you are‚ to be an American is to be a part of something exceptional‚ something unique‚ something to be proud of. Besides the literal aspect of being born in America or moved here‚ to be an American is something that comes from inside. This is a land of freedom and chance‚ a place for everyone willing to do their part and make this the American dream once again. When
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Comparing Cultures Looking back at my experience living in America‚ to my best friend’s parents experiences from Russia‚ I was vividly able to see just how different the two cultures are. Furthermore‚ I found it intriguing how‚ after researching America and Russia‚ we both reflect the cultural values of our countries to a tee. Between language‚ education‚ government‚ location‚ and religion‚ both Russia and America contain several similarities and differences that really define the cultures in both
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How can American culture embrace ethnic foods while neglecting‚ oppressing‚ gentrifying‚ and discriminating against the members‚ traditions‚ and practices of a culture? Nowadays‚ food has become more and more diverse. From mixing spices to mixing cultures in “fusion cuisine”‚ food in America has become a melting pot in itself. Most of American food has major influences from other cultures. Spaghetti and pizza is Italian‚ hot dogs and hamburgers are German‚ and tacos and burritos are from
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