This course required us to look within our own cultures to view and understand the complexity of culture. I have learned to understand my culture more as well as others outside of my culture. From the chapter title culture and organizations, I learned how culture heavily influences our behavior in the …show more content…
Prior to this course when thinking of culture, I realized more of the smaller dimensions and not the larger. Specifically suggesting the impact of culture on personality, with regards to the United States. Some of my actions and decisions specifically regarding my workplace are shaped by the individualistic nature of the United States. Which is something I had not noticed prior to this course.
When considering culture and personality, I have been heavily influenced by personality traits associated with the culture of the United States. Though I can be reserved at times, I am open minded and rather extroverted. In which, my southern culture plays a large role in my extroversion and importance of social interactions and manners. From this I have learned the art of being understanding and helpful to all. In which, has helped develop some of my values and personality traits.
I have also learned what is considered normal to one culture may be viewed as abnormal to other. Being shy has often been viewed as abnormal within the American society. Similarly, myself being an educated and independent woman is also seen as abnormal in some