Culture is a tough thing to define as it is constantly evolving as time proceeds forth. Culture currently represents the behaviors, customs, values, norms and traditions of a society. Society is a group of people who share a common set of values and norms. People in society generally perceive that their society is distinct from other societies in terms of shared traditions and expectations. But, how important is tradition in culture? And what are the various aspects of culture?
Culture can be both tangible and intangible. Some physical things that represent culture include art, books, and food. For example, Americans tend to be known for consuming pizza, soda, french fries, and burgers, all of which are said to make up their culture, while …show more content…
History helps create an identity for the people of a society. Independence Day in the United States helps remind Americans of their ancestors who fought Great Britain for freedom and democracy, which now make key American values. In China, the Chinese New Year is an important tradition that reminds the society of their spirituality and their rich and long history. The red envelopes passed on to family members represent good fortune and are meant to ward off bad spirits. These traditions are unique to the culture of these societies, although there may be similarities to others. Behavior is yet another important part of culture and can also be considered a part of the customs of a society. Behavior can best be shown in the way a culture interacts in business transactions. Shopping for goods in the United States is simple and requires looking at a price tag and making a transaction. In China and many other Asian countries, purchasing something at a market can require haggling and in order to get the best price, one must invest time and effort into receiving a sale. As China and other Asian nations have become more globalized, haggling has also been replaced in some areas with the western way of doing business, and this is
Culture can be both tangible and intangible. Some physical things that represent culture include art, books, and food. For example, Americans tend to be known for consuming pizza, soda, french fries, and burgers, all of which are said to make up their culture, while …show more content…
History helps create an identity for the people of a society. Independence Day in the United States helps remind Americans of their ancestors who fought Great Britain for freedom and democracy, which now make key American values. In China, the Chinese New Year is an important tradition that reminds the society of their spirituality and their rich and long history. The red envelopes passed on to family members represent good fortune and are meant to ward off bad spirits. These traditions are unique to the culture of these societies, although there may be similarities to others. Behavior is yet another important part of culture and can also be considered a part of the customs of a society. Behavior can best be shown in the way a culture interacts in business transactions. Shopping for goods in the United States is simple and requires looking at a price tag and making a transaction. In China and many other Asian countries, purchasing something at a market can require haggling and in order to get the best price, one must invest time and effort into receiving a sale. As China and other Asian nations have become more globalized, haggling has also been replaced in some areas with the western way of doing business, and this is