You know how we think we are all living on the same planet…

Somehow, it’s NOT true.

We have 195 countries and each of them has their own sets of cultures, values, and what is normally considered good or bad.

Let’s take this test and see how similar we really are together…

In one country, if you say you want to get rich and become a millionaire, people around you will say you are ambitious and respect your spirit…

While in another country it may sound too greedy and everyone encourages you to go after being simple and not wanting much.

In one country, arranged marriages may be the accepted way to go to find your loved one and create a family.. while somewhere else people think it’s funny and was the way to go 500 years ago. They believe dating and relationships should help you find your partner.

In one place if you carry a bomb and do suicide bombing, you are considered a hero and a saint… somewhere else everyone thinks it’s the most stupid thing to do.

Some place the perfect image of a woman is the one who can find a husband before reaching 30 and then stays at home, cooks food for the family, and takes care of the babies.

Working outside? Being independant? Don’t even think about it. ;-)

Somewhere else you are the perfect woman if you stand on your own feet, work for your own and follow your dreams bravely in life, and take the lead of your ship - not relying it all on your man.

Pretty amazing this difference is, isn’t it? :-)

Did I hear anyone mention we are NOT living on the same world?

I’ve been to quite a number of various countries and have discovered about many cultures through my  friends and business partners in various places all around the world.

And as I get to know more about each country, I keep getting more and more amazed how we human beings have our own way of creating totally different values and belief systems.

Something that may be considered the #1 wisest, most encouraged thing to do in one place… might be thought as the #1 worst, most stupid, most avoided thing to do somewhere else.

Don’t you think it’s amazing?

It is so much fun when you learn about various cultures and like an eagle from high in the sky, you watch and compare them.

It’s even double fun when we don’t try to judge people from us in an instant or labeling them. Just trying to understand their lifestyle and watch it like a fun movie.

That’s why traveling and making international friends is really amazing and opens up our mind to a world of opportunities like nothing before.

So I don’t judge people based on my priorities and likes anymore…

“I have my way, you have your way. We may both be doing the Best in our own unique way.”

So what about YOU?

Which countries and cultures have you found out about? What amazing differences did you notice?

So whichever part of the world you are from, my greetings and regards to you and…

Thank you, Merci, Danke, Gracias, Arigato, Xie Xie, Terima kasih, Shokran, and Mamnoon…

… for dropping by. :-)

All the best to you!

Ladan