Okanla Tade

                                                    American and Nigerian Culture.

             American and Nigerian cultures are the same in some ways and different in others. The difference between these two cultures can be an individual experience and knowledge of culture in both countries.  The difference between the cultures can shape the experience and knowledge of the people who live there. For instance, Nigerian consists of over 150 ethnicities, each of which has its own language, culture, and traditions. On the other hand, American culture is different in its own way, like the way like the Northerners speak and behave different from the Southerners, but their social aspects are much alike across the United States. In these aspects, culture is one of the ways people value and respect each other.

               Nigeria is a ranked society where age and position demand respect. Age is believed to be wisdom, so older people are granted respect. The oldest adult in a group is revered and honored. In social gatherings, the elders are greeted and served first. In contrast,  Americans respect their elders as well, but they treat everyone equally, and they also believe in first come first serve. Everyone is treated the same way in America.

             Another example is that American parents are more lenient and more affectionate with their children and are open to meeting g and knowing the people their kids are dating. Whereas in Nigeria parents are very strict and not friendly and not open to meeting or understanding their children. 

                 In conclusion, every country has their cultures, traditions, beliefs, and practices, it might be different with each other, but I think people from every culture should respect, treat, and tolerate each other. All these qualities can enable all the people around the world to live with each other with love and understanding.