Cultural Shock. The Difference Between Cultures, Traditions and Customs in Different Countries

Why is it important to know how to behave in a right way? Do customs and traditions influence on people’s behaviour? Each day our world becomes smaller and smaller. Not to pass 24 hours when media informs us, what happened in some far countries, how our banks rates are influnced by share market. We can say that all people are similar. But it is only on the one hand. On the other hand we must say that they have great differences in their cultures. And we suggest these differences can be actual in such areas: 1. Expierence of Culture Shock 2. Stereotypes 3. Culture and values 4. Beliefs: different ways of thinking and reacting 5. National Identity 6. Etiquette in Intercultural communication 7. Non-verbal communication 8. Mixed Mirriages 9. Religion 10. Lifestyle and habits 11. Politeness and socially acceptable behaviour in different cultures 12. National cruisine 13. Traditions of bringing up a baby 14. National character 15. Legends and myths of different cultures 16. Democracy and individual’s rights 17. Food 18. House and flats 19. Holidays 20. Customs and traditions 21. Art, music, cinema in different cultures 22. Concept of time 23. Weather and climate