From the above analysis, it is now clear, through cultural relativism, that what insiders think as usual would be a not practical aspect in other cultures. Especially, while Americans perceive individualism as normal, it would be almost abnormal to an outsider. An outsider’s perspective would misconceive American’s individuality as inappropriate, if not selfish. That is, there is an abnormality in the focus of success as an accomplishment that does not have the community factor. Also, while the Japanese approach to dying, death and the time after death, may seem abnormal to outsiders, it exists as a relatively acceptable practice from an insider’s view. In this case, the insider’s perspective helps correct much of the misconceptions linked
