Cultural norms play a big role in how different societies see and chase happiness.

Different cultures focus on different things that shape their idea of happiness.

1. Collectivism vs. Individualism:

   • In collectivist societies, like Japan or China, happiness often comes from being part of a community or family. Here, people might care more about the group's happiness than their own personal goals.
   • On the other hand, in individualistic cultures like the United States, happiness is usually linked to personal achievements and expressing oneself. People often chase their own goals, believing that happiness comes from their success.

2. Cultural Values:

   • In Scandinavian countries, things like social equality and trust create a feeling of well-being. People feel happy because of strong welfare systems that help everyone.
   • In more traditional cultures, happiness might be tied to following customs and family traditions. Here, spiritual or religious fulfillment can be really important.

3. Expressions of Happiness:

   • In Western cultures, people often show happiness openly, through celebrations and social events.
   • In some Eastern cultures, people may focus more on a calm, internal sense of happiness. They value peace and quiet more than loud celebrations.

Knowing how these cultural differences affect happiness can help us understand the many ways people around the world find joy.