However, we need to do more than define and illustrate ethnocentrism. We have to bring a sense of balance and evaluate its implications. In this respect, the application of sociological as well as psychological researches to other cultures seem to be questionable and can’t be taken for granted. Yet, it could be argued that ethnocentrism has become less of an issue than it once was since more and more parts of the world has become westernized or Americanized. Another consequence of this increasing global communication is the growth of collaborative cross- cultural …show more content…
Whereas the dung scattered everywhere in the streets is actually collected and operates as a fuel in industry or a fertilizer in agriculture. Other instance of the negative effects ethnocentrism can have on people can be seen in some cultures where people would communicate by not using eye contact as a sign of respect whereas for westerners that would be regarded as a rude way showing lack of interest and not giving attention to the person we are talking to. As a result, we do have to acknowledge that different people communicate through different ways. Other differences might relate to behavior, attitude, values, beliefs, gender differences, and status differences. All these aspects may be grouped under the umbrella of ethnocentrism and cultural