WEEK 9 – CULTURAL BEHAVIORS ON LOCATION (25/11-01/12/2024)

Considering the existence of the world, there is a wide variety of countries, cultures, races, and relationship types. Therefore, it’s reasonable to conclude that individuals can exhibit different behaviors, as everyone’s worldview varies from one another.

Upon reading the article titled “People Respond with Different Moral Emotions to Violations in Different Relational Models: A Cross-Cultural Comparison,” I found the arguments of Rai and Fiske (2011) compelling. When viewed through their lens, Western culture tends to perceive a breach or issue as a personal affront, often responded to with anger. In contrast, Northern cultures regard such matters as communal issues and often respond with feelings of guilt. Additionally, the second article, “Cultural Influences on Emotion: Established Patterns and Emerging Trends,” illustrates that Asian cultures typically avoid confrontation and instead focus on remaining calm, being supportive, or solving problems.

From a Turkish perspective, it’s evident that opinions, comments, and behaviors can vary significantly. This is largely because Turkey is divided into seven distinct regions, each with diverse lifestyles, cultures, and heritage, making it clear that cultural backgrounds can influence people’s emotions and their reactions to situations or experiences.


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One response to “WEEK 9 – CULTURAL BEHAVIORS ON LOCATION (25/11-01/12/2024)”

  1. alperen orhan Avatar
    alperen orhan

    Hey, I think your reflection has a strong starting point, and I can see that you’ve picked up on some key ideas from the articles, especially the differences in emotional responses across cultures. I like how you brought in the Turkish perspective and tied it to the diversity of the country’s regions. It’s a nice personal touch that adds depth to your work.

    I feel like the reflection is a bit too short, and you could elaborate more on some of your points. For instance, you mention that Northern cultures respond to issues with guilt, while Western cultures often react with anger, but you don’t really explore why these differences exist or what might be driving them. The same goes for your mention of Asian cultures avoiding confrontation, it would be great to connect this to the concept of emotional suppression discussed in the second article or even tie it to how harmony is culturally valued. Also, since this is a reflection, you could explore the broader ideas it discusses, like how cultural values shape emotions, leadership preferences, or interpersonal relationships.

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