Some people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that has only a minor influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion

People

have different views about the impact of birthplace on their

culture

. While some

people

think that the

country

of

origin

would have an effect on a person’s

culture

, others are of the opinion that it has little impact. I agree with the latter statement as I believe that there are other factors that influence more on our

culture

. On the one hand, the birthplace would have impacts on some aspects of a person’s believes and traditions. When an individual is born in a

country

, some of their characteristics are created. Language is one of the examples that children were not able to select from an early age. Indeed, the mother tongue is determined by their

country

of

origin

. Religion is another example that cannot be selected by

people

in their childhood.

For instance

, an adult girl who was born and grown in an Islamic community has to cover her head in public places.

Therefore

, the

country

of

origin

might influence a person’s

culture

to a great extent.

On the other hand

, the society that someone lives in would have more impacts on their

culture

.

Firstly

, the regulations of society would affect an individual’s behaviour.

For instance

, a woman who has to wear hijabs would be able to wear clothes freely if she lives in another

country

.

Secondly

, the local customs would be an influential factor as well.

For example

, if a person migrates to the Netherland, riding a bicycle would be their main transportation vehicle to commute to work.

Finally

, the

people

’s lifestyle could

also

be altered in the exposure to the new environment. In

such

cases, they might tend to consume more or less healthy foods. In conclusion,

although

the

culture

of

people

is affected by their

country

of

origin

, it seems to me that their living places have more impact on it.