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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