Aspects of Culture

Question 1

Different Cultures

Answer 1

English, Indian, Chinese

Question 2

Examples of Different Aspects of Culture

Answer 2

Language, Traditions, Rituals, Beliefs

Question 3

How is Culture Shared?

Answer 3

Family, peers, other societal members, media, narratives, rituals

Question 4

Language (Mandarin)

Answer 4

955m Speakers, 14.4% of World Population, In China, Singapore, Taiwan

Question 5

Language (Spanish)

Answer 5

Spoken across America and Europe with 405m Speakers

Question 6

Language (English)

Answer 6

2nd most common, most influential, Spoken over 50 Countries by 375m

Question 7

Dress

Answer 7

Clothing helps maintain social relationships, the outlook of individuals, meets identity needs, signify relationships and provides validation.

Question 8

Dress (Indian v Western Cultures)

Answer 8

Brides dress up in Red saree, lengha or salwar versus White Dress/Widows no colours or accessories versus no dress restrictions, perhaps black.

Question 9

Dress (China)

Answer 9

Red at Weddings as they symbolise luck and fortune/ Very conservative as would be risking dignity if they showed off.

Question 10

Dress (Zimbabwe)

Answer 10

Copper Rings signify wealth for men but faithfulness and magical powers for women/ Older girls receive beaded Aprons upon becoming a Mother

Question 11

Food Example

Answer 11

In Italy they don’t eat out on Sunday, only Italian Food, no fast food, with family where everyone eats the same thing.

Question 12

Customs and Traditions (Croatia)

Answer 12

Easter they boil eggs and colour them, Only family and Friends use first names, refuse second plates so not seen as greedy, but can’t leave any food on their plate.

Question 13

Customs and Traditions (USA)

Answer 13

When eating out in a Served restaurant people are expected to leave a tip worth 10%-20% of the bill as wages as so low but, the system is seen is to encourage hard work.

Question 14

Customs and Traditions (Denmark)

Answer 14

, to hang out in cemeteries.

Question 15

Customs and Traditions (Left-Hand)

Answer 15

Using it for eating or other activities, as rude and insulting. Considered dirty as associated with cleaning toilets. Applies to countries in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, India and parts of Africa.