Diversity Between American And Czech Cultures
Diversity between American and Czech Cultures
Comparing two different countries creates many disparities and similarities. History, government, and cultural help define each nation separately on an international level. Understanding the habits of the citizens of each country helps give a clear definition of the society. Incorporating all of these factors creates the identity of a country. For individuals who enter a country from the outside, adjusting to the habits of the society can be very trying. For Steve, his prior knowledge and familiarity with the Czech Republic will give him an upper hand in a foreign country, but an individual will quickly discover that knowledge may not be enough to survive.
It is Steve's desire to open up a pizza shop in the Czech Republic. He is very familiar with the country because of his ancestry and his family ties. He already has two positive aspects on his side. In addition to his familiarity to the country he can also speak the language. He is entering a market where he has the possibility of succeeding because of his knowledge in these basic factors. There are however, a few things that Steve needs to understand before he enters this new market.
When Steve worked and lived in America the society and culture was very different. America has a very liberal culture than that of the Czech people who have a more traditional home life. In America, the cultural is very fast pace and traditionally convenience hails over other options. Convenience is applied in every aspect of Americans' lives. Meals have been resorted to the quick and simple and many Americans will choose to dine at the usual burger or pizza fast food restaurant. "The abundance of fast-food restaurants in the United States would seem to indicate that the national foods are hamburgers, french fries, pizza, and chicken. While these foods are popular among most segments of the population, they reflect a busy lifestyle as...
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