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1. 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 these views and give your opinion.

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On the
first
 hand, what is
culture
? If we define
culture
 as shared beliefs, values, attitudes and
behaviors
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, it stands to reason
then
 that a person's
country
 of
origin
 impacts their
culture
. The question is to what degree. Is nationality the defining influence or is it just one of many factors in play? Personally speaking, I would say both arguments have validity, but I would lean towards the latter.
A person
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culture
 is defined by her environment, habits, and influences. It´s normal that the
country
 of
origin
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 a major impact on the
person
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behavior
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 and personality. Since you are born you absorb the morals and rituals around you. Your way of life is highly influenced by the routine of the people
closer
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 to you.
In addition
 to
this
, nowadays, with
the
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globalization, we have access to all kinds of
culture
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cultures
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 and nationalities which allows us to choose the
culture
 we most identify with. As a consequence, we are monopolized by
the
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social media and constantly receiving information
of
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 every
cultures
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 and
behaviors
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. It can allow us to have a different
culture
 from our
country
 of
origin
. In my opinion, I think that, as a rule, a person´s
culture
 is mostly influenced by the
country
 of
origin
 but it could
also
 happen to switch
culture
 and belong to
other
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another country
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country
. It´s possible to have more in common with another
culture
then
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 our own by understanding better their habits and traditions. Overall, with the progress of technologies and the growth of globalization a person´s
culture
 will be no more limited to their
country
 of
origin
 but perhaps open to
the
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all world.
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