Cross-Cultural Differences-value system                 

                  RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURAL WORLD       

       NATIVE                                  NON-NATIVE

People exist in harmony with        Man conquers nature and makes it
nature.                             over to suit his needs.

The universe can be explained       The universe can be explained on a
spiritual level.                     through scientific investigation. 

Material goods are not              Material things are more real than
important.                          spiritual things.

Do not waste nature's gifts.        Consuming goods keeps the          
                                    economy going.

Use the land carefully so that      Emphasis is on material comfort
generations will be able to         and convenience.enjoy it.         

                    RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Follow in the ways of the elders.    Aspire and achieve more than      
                                     your father.

Co-operate and share with others     Competition brings out the best 
for survival.                        efforts of the individual.

Give loyalty to the group and        The individual is more important
the extended family.                 than the group; the nuclear       
                                     family is more important than the 
                                     extended family.

Do not interfere with other or       Everyone should be taught how to
try to tell them what to do.         behave properly.

Avoid confrontation.                 Confront conflict so that it can  
                                     be solved. 

Depending on the task to be done,    Leaders are chosen by democratic
temporary leaders arise without      vote.
apparent selection process.        

                          PERCEPTION OF TIME

Live for the present moment.         Decisions anticipate the future. 

Work to satisfy percent needs.       Work to get ahead and improve     
                                     personal status.

There is always plenty of time.      Time is precious and must be      
                                     measured very precisely.

Use patience in dealing with         Actively attack problems that arise
situations that arise.               "don't just sit there, do         
                                     something"...