Cultural thinking has a big effect on how people behave in different societies. Here are some key ideas to understand:
Learning from Others: About 67% of how we act is learned just by watching others. What is considered okay or not okay behavior depends on the culture we grow up in.
Mental Frameworks: We have mental “blueprints” that help us understand social situations. These blueprints are shaped by our cultural experiences. For example, in cultures that focus on the group, people tend to act in ways that keep everyone happy, which is 1.5 times more important than in cultures that focus on the individual.
Following the Rules: Every culture has certain rules about how to behave. Research shows that people follow these cultural rules about 87% of the time in social situations. This shows just how strong the influence of culture is on our behavior.
Making Decisions: The values we learn from our culture affect how we make choices. As much as 75% of our decisions can be impacted by these cultural rules and shared beliefs.
These thought processes work together with cultural backgrounds to create steady patterns of behavior in different societies.
Cultural thinking has a big effect on how people behave in different societies. Here are some key ideas to understand:
Learning from Others: About 67% of how we act is learned just by watching others. What is considered okay or not okay behavior depends on the culture we grow up in.
Mental Frameworks: We have mental “blueprints” that help us understand social situations. These blueprints are shaped by our cultural experiences. For example, in cultures that focus on the group, people tend to act in ways that keep everyone happy, which is 1.5 times more important than in cultures that focus on the individual.
Following the Rules: Every culture has certain rules about how to behave. Research shows that people follow these cultural rules about 87% of the time in social situations. This shows just how strong the influence of culture is on our behavior.
Making Decisions: The values we learn from our culture affect how we make choices. As much as 75% of our decisions can be impacted by these cultural rules and shared beliefs.
These thought processes work together with cultural backgrounds to create steady patterns of behavior in different societies.