LIQUIRAN, NADINE U.

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ACTIVITY 4

THINK PAIR SHARE

How am I shaped and influenced by culture?

Culture is one of the components of everyone's sense of self. We Filipinos may share some
cultural affiliations and differ in others. Anyone's culture and other components that contribute to a sense
of self can change over time. But what is the influence of culture on our lives?

Culture shapes us into who we are now. We are born in a country with a culture that expects
children to be quiet and respectful around adults. Other countries have the cultural values of
individualism, competition, and assertiveness, and we should respect that. Culture influences our views
on relationships, personality traits, achievements, and emotions. It influences how we enter into and
maintain relationships. Culture also influences our personality, how it is displayed, and how we value
traits like self-esteem and politeness. It can also influence how we define success and how we value our
individual or group achievements. Lastly, culture influences which feelings we show, and when and how
we share them in public or private.

We all have different cultures that we are used to. The most important thing is not to shame others
for their culture because it can harm their self-concept and disconnect them from their system of cultural
support. Not only the culture that influences our lives but also our experiences that can influence how we
perceive our abilities, self-worth, and how we face challenges.