In my culture, the environment is clean. We have clean homes, clean community spaces and clean schools. We tend to avoid dirty places. Housing is generally sufficient for our needs, and we feel compassion for those whose living spaces are not suited to their lifestyle. Yet no person in my culture would offer their home or car to someone who needed it more. Appearance is extremely important in my culture. People in my culture are expected to dress neatly and cleanly. It doesn't have to be the latest style, but clean and tidy is appropriate. Those who dress in the latest fashion seem to demand more respect from others. Anyone who doesn't dress according to these rules is not ostracized but pitied. Usually, hairstyles get shorter with age. Most women are expected to wear makeup, men are not. Women are expected to have large breasts, slim figures, small features (hands, feet and nose), straight teeth and a healthy tan, but they are not required to do so. Men are usually required to have a flat stomach, bulging biceps, thick and thick hair, straight teeth, and of course, a healthy tan. Although many people in my culture do not fit these images, most try in one way or another to achieve these standards of appearance. Those who manage to reach these standards are generally respected and revered. These people are often featured in the media and interviewed about how they achieved this appearance goal. The language of my culture is English. Many speak other languages ​​and are respected for taking the time to do so. This culture originated in Europe and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. There are many different cultures represented in my culture, but we are generally white and... middle of paper... every day. My school experiences were very different. Many of my friends came from different cultures than me. Many students from different cultures have graduated with honors and received scholarships. They had to learn to work hard and appreciate knowledge just like I did. It's unfortunate that many of us had to conform to the mold set by school to succeed. School reinforces the dominant values ​​in society. If society is dominated by a particular culture, every student must learn those values. Fortunately, many cultures share values ​​and ideas, but unfortunately many do not. Conflict is the result of our diversity, and society, including those who decide school curricula, must compromise. Too bad it doesn't usually happen, I would like to know more about my neighbors.