Tea is preferred in certain cultures;in other cultures coffee is the drink of choice.In some countries,white is the color worn at a funeral,but in other countries,black is commonly worn.In Turkey,cheese,tomatoes,cucumbers,and olives are common for breakfast,but cereal,milk,and juice are more common in the United States.These normative differences are due to cross-national differences in ____.

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The normative differences described in the passage are due to cross-national differences in culture, which includes beliefs, values, customs, and practices. Political economy and genetics may play a role in shaping cultural practices, but they are not the primary factor that explains the cross-national differences described in the passage.

Tea Is Preferred in Certain Cultures;in Other Cultures Coffee Is