Cultural Differences

The following is a simplified list contrasting certain aspects of two different cultures.
If you have never thought about your own culture before, take a few minutes to tick the appropriate boxes.

Oriented towards individuality	Oriented towards community
Follows authority structures to make requests	Approaches someone personally
Makes appointments	Prefers impromptu meetings
Can refuse a request when necessary	Difficult to say 'no'
Men and women share work	Woman serves her husband

Cultural Influences on my life:

If you ticked mainly left-hand boxes, your dominant culture is western,
whereas mainly right-hand boxes denotes a predominantly oriental culture.

Raficka YASSUR, 17/07/2006