Regional Cultures: The West
The region with the most mobile people
What is the West?
What cultural elements do Americans share, despite regional differences?
Television, national holidays, federal laws, language, food chains and business franchises.
The self Conservative Protestants align with
What is the interdependent self?
Early Protestants were known to be more
What is independent?
Type of ties that interdependent people tend to have
What are strong ties?
What challenges do US companies face when transferring workers between different regions?
Cultural differences can make it difficult for transferred workers to adapt and integrate socially.
True or False: Christians believe our thoughts can be controlled.
What is True?
True or false: early protestants tended to turn away from religious leaders and communities
What is true?
Compared to the older region of the Northeast, the West puts less of an emphasis on this
What are social norms?
What strategies can individuals use to adapt to new regional cultures?
Recognize the importance of cultural differences and open yourself to new perspectives and ways of thinking
When it comes to thinking something bad vs. acting on it, Jews place more emphasis on our ______.
What is actions?
In order to combat the culture clash, rather than focusing on differing positions, we should focus on similar
What are interests?
Tend to offer more help, be more generous, and have greater empathy
What are stable communities?
How can organizations help ease the transition for workers moving between regions?
By offering resources and support, such as student clubs and social groups, that provide a sense of community and belonging
Many Christians believe behavior comes from _______.
What are internal traits?
True or False: conservative protestants tend to feel more confident in the presence of others
What is false?
The West is more focused on ________ ______________ and less focused on __________
What is physical attractiveness and friendships?
What is the importance of cultural flexibility when adapting to new regions?
It can facilitate integration and promote harmonious relationships between people from different regions
Compared to Protestants, Catholics believe that _______ can be achieved through the sacraments.
What is salvation?
Conservative protestants not only spend more time with their friends and family, they often even set aside weekly date nights with
Who is Jesus?