Quotes About Culture

sectarian violence occurs most easily when one ethnic group is large enough to impose cultural norms in public areas but not large enough to make sure everyone abides by them.

researchers should realize that many people—not just whites—prefer segregation.

It is only a matter of time before this gives rise to an increasingly explicit white racial consciousness.

This is a historically black community," said Lynn Hendy, president of the property owners association. "I'd like it to stay that way."127

Web 2.0 ideas have a chirpy, cheerful rhetoric to them, but I think they consistently express a profound pessimism about humans, human nature and the human future.

I think basically becoming famous has taken the place of going to Heaven in modern society, hasn't it? That's the place where your dreams will come true. It's an act of faith now they think that's going to sort things out.

When I was in Pulp, I actively did more TV stuff because that was during the Great Britpop Wars, and it seemed important to prove that indie people could speak. That war doesn't exist anymore.

Macon has such a rich musical history - and the state of Georgia, as well.

But even though the culture has changed, the problems you're going through aren't so different. School stuff. Girl stuff. Locker room stuff. Feeling like a dork. Feeling lost. Not fitting in. The parentals have dealt with it all before, and they somehow got through it. Don't you think they want to help you get through it too?

Every reporter who sets off across the borders of class and culture should find such kind, candid, and wise guides.

pamamanhikan,

When Filipinos want to express deep appreciation, they say they have an utang na loob—a debt of gratitude.

It's amazing when you're playing to a crowd who barely understands English but they're singing parts of your song back to you.

When a woman veils her body in modest clothing, she is not hiding herself from men. On the contrary, she is revealing her dignity to them.

his mother collapsed at the news that her son had married a shiksa.

people valued politeness more than truth

You don't create a culture. It happens. This is why new companies don't have a culture. Culture is the by-product of consistent behavior.

And, ultimately, you can't develop a calm culture if you're constantly fretting about what the best practices prescribe and whether you're measuring or messing up.

Companies love to declare "We're all family here." No, you're not.

hire slowly. It's the only way to avoid winding up at a cocktail party of strangers.

Culture is the byproduct of consistent behavior.

Have you heard about those companies whose benefits include game-console rooms, cereal snack bars, top-chef lunches and dinners, nap rooms, laundry service, and free beer on Fridays? It seems so generous, but there's also a catch: You can't leave the office.

If you encourage people to share, then sharing will be built into your culture. If you reward trust, then trust will be built in. If you treat customers right, then treating

Culture is the byproduct of consistent behavior. If you encourage people to share, then sharing will be built into your culture. If you reward trust, then trust will be built in. If you treat customers right, then treating customers right becomes your culture.