Lecture 1

English Language; Civic state (civil society); Common Law based legal framework; Free market economy; Parliamentary political system; Private property; Equality before courts; Democracy... English Language; Civic state (civil society); Common Law based legal framework; Free market economy; Parliamentary political system; Private property; Equality before courts; Democracy...

“Culture is the collective programming of the human mind that distinguishes the members of one human group from those of another. Culture in this sense is a system of collectively held values.” Geert Hofstede “Culture is the collective programming of the human mind that distinguishes the members of one human group from those of another. Culture in this sense is a system of collectively held values.” Geert Hofstede “Culture is the deeper level of basic assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of an organization, that operate unconsciously and define in a basic ‘taken for granted’ fashion an organization's view of its self and its environment.” Edgar Schein “Culture is the deeper level of basic assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of an organization, that operate unconsciously and define in a basic ‘taken for granted’ fashion an organization's view of its self and its environment.” Edgar Schein Culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society." Edward B. Tylor Culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society." Edward B. Tylor Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts

 Culture is an adaptive mechanism.  Culture is cumulative.  Culture is learned and accepted.  Culture is non-instinctive.

The commonly held standards of what is acceptable or unacceptable, important or unimportant, right or wrong, workable or unworkable, etc., in a community or society. These patterns, traits, and products considered as the expression of a particular community, period, class, or population. The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought.

Power Distance. Masculinity vs. Femininity. Individualism vs. Collectivism. Uncertainty Avoidance. *Long-Term Orientation. (added later by Michael Bond and colleagues ) *Long-Term Orientation. (added later by Michael Bond and colleagues )

Lecture 2

 You can't argue with success.  You are only young once.  Live and let live.  Time is money.  Time flies when you're having fun.  Shop till you drop.  Just do it.  Enough is enough.  Rules are made to be broken.  Work hard.

Individualism / Individuality. Individualism / Individuality. Time. Time. Directness/Openness/Assertiveness. Directness/Openness/Assertiveness. Social Mobility. Social Mobility. Equality/Informality. Equality/Informality. Competition/Achievement. Competition/Achievement. Privacy. Privacy.

Diversity. Diversity. Weekends. Weekends. Social/Cultural. Social/Cultural. Legal Status. Legal Status. Dress / Apparel. Dress / Apparel. Impression of Other Countries. Impression of Other Countries. United States Is the World. United States Is the World.

Courtesy. Personal Space. Alcohol and Smoking. Greetings and Good-byes. Social Invitations. Dining. Practicing Your Religion. Friendship and Dating.

Cover your mouth when you yawn, sneeze or cough. Cover your mouth when you yawn, sneeze or cough. Americans are offended by strong odors. Americans are offended by strong odors. Do not pick your teeth or nose in public. Do not pick your teeth or nose in public. Do not stare at someone you are talking to. Do not stare at someone you are talking to. Do not belch loudly in public. Do not belch loudly in public. Do not spit. Do not spit. Do not whistle at women. Do not whistle at women.

Lecture 3