When you enter a culture different from your own you tend to look for the "rules," those aspects of everyday life that help you determine right and wrong. In fact, you are looking for that culture's ____________.

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Values are the guiding principles that determine what is considered right and wrong in a particular culture. When entering a new culture, understanding its values is essential to navigate through everyday life and avoid cultural misunderstandings. Relativism is the idea that beliefs and values are relative to a particular culture or individual, and therefore cannot be judged as objectively right or wrong. Symbolism, beliefs, and heroes are all important aspects of culture, but they may not necessarily provide the same kind of guidance as values when navigating through everyday life.

When You Enter a Culture Different from Your Own You