Romanian CultureIntroductionCulture can be defined as the way of life associated with a community or group of people, including their beliefs, traditions, rituals, art, behavior and thoughts. He describes the “shared patterns of belief, feeling, and coping that people carry in their minds” (Floor 45). Thus, culture can be conceptualized as an organized set of ideas, habits as well as conditioned responses shared by the members of a given society. This article discusses the concept of culture focusing on Romanian culture. Romania's physical geography, weather conditions, civil contributions and considerations will also be discussed in evaluating the ASCOPE factors. Culture-Defining Characteristics A typical culture has the following characteristics. First, culture can be learned and acquired over time (floor 56). The various beliefs, values ​​or traditions shared by the population can only be considered cultural if they can be learned and shared. Culture can be learned or acquired through imitation, indoctrination and conditioning. Second, culture can be transmitted through society over time. This means that it must be passed on to future generations through communication and understanding. Third, culture is a social phenomenon (Storey 61). It can normally develop through the interaction of individuals within a large group, such as a society. Fourth, culture can develop through ideology. Ideas and symbols are indispensable tools that can be used to make sense of the experiences of individuals and their environments in diverse cultures. Thus, individuals tend to perceive their world in accordance with their culture's point of view. Fifth, culture facilitates the satisfaction of man...... middle of paper ......Omani. The other common language is Hungarian, spoken by seven percent of the population. About 1.5 percent of the population speaks German and Romanian. Conclusion From the above discussion, culture can be described as an organized set of ideas, habits as well as conditioned responses shared by the members of a given society. Each community or country has its own culture. Romanian culture is characterized by rich tradition, ethnic artifacts, and folklore (Brace 24). Interactions between Romanians and the tribes that invaded the region contributed to the development and shaping of Romanian culture. Despite the effect of such interactions, the main elements of Romanian culture, such as traditions and folklore, should be preserved. Today, young Romanians, especially those living in cities, tend to adopt the Western way of life..