culture

This week in sociology, we read the 13 values Americans live by. This is a short reading about the differences Americans may have towards other cultures. It basically touches on the general social norms within America. Although this teaches foreigners what and what not to do, there are still little things that are made into norms within our own country divided into different types of groups whether its by state, company, school, or role in society. As a foreigner, the cultural differences between the Philippines and America isn't as different, or should I say it's starting to change. I noticed that my country is kind of adapting to the American culture. This is why the older and younger generations in my country are totally different because the older people wants the same traditional system for everything, but the younger people, like Americans, wants change. This is probably also the reason for the arguments I get with my parents because they are old fashioned, and as a growing teen in America, its really hard to agree to their ways especially if I see something wrong with it. Ultimately, people should learn to understand each others culture to understand each other.