Culture: Our internalized beliefs, values, and behaviors teach us how to function as a member of society. Culture is everything we learn growing up, all the little things we don't even notice. It can be as obvious as the type of clothes you wear or as subtle as the way you interact with others. There are many cultural differences between the United States and other societies around the world. Defined, society is a group of people with the same behavior or culture. Each country, city and even neighborhood can have its own traditions and cultures that are completely different from each other. That being said, in general, after being constantly exposed to certain traditions, people have a very difficult time adapting to another tradition or culture. This reluctance to adapt easily to different cultures and not judge them negatively can potentially create vast barriers between people of different cultures. Often people refuse to accept the cultural views of others because they are so different. In this article, I will compare the education systems in Japan and the United States, including the importance of education, student expectations, and xxxxxx. One of the dominant differences in education in Japan and the United States is the value and emphasis placed on education in these countries. two cultures. Although it is obvious that both Japanese and American cultures value education, how each country emphasizes education can be a matter of difference. Cross-cultural studies show that Japanese parents greatly encourage their children to learn from a young age, but they are also instilled in them that education is the very foundation of their success in life. In Japanese culture...... middle of paper ....... In Vietnam, if a student does not turn in their homework, the teacher can determine whether to call their parents or physically spank the the student in front of the class. Japanese students should sit quietly and listen, respond only when asked, and respond only to correct answers. Once students enter a university, their grades will determine their future careers. Works Cited Kao, Grace. "Asian Americans as model minorities? A look at their academic performance." American Journal of Education 103.02 (1995): 121-59. Web.Lynn, Richard, "Why Johnny Can't Read But Yoshio Can." National Review, October 28, 1988 Ehrlich, Elizabeth. “American Schools Still Failing to Succeed” Business Week, September 19, 1988Togyer, Jason (1995). “Goodwill, CMU join forces.” Tartan, The. Vol 90, Issue 10 1, 3 Trudeau, Gary. “Learning Curves” The New York Times, June 29, 1992.