This document outlines the key aspects of culture that should be considered when analyzing or comparing cultures, including: appearance and styles of clothing, jewelry, hairstyles and makeup; belief systems such as religion, superstitions and social values; methods of communication like language, names and proper etiquette; important dates relating to history, holidays and events; forms of entertainment such as art, music and sports; food types, spices and customs around eating; government structures, laws and rulers; housing styles, materials and floor plans; sources of information whether informal or formal education; occupations and means of earning a livelihood; environmental factors like location, climate and landscape; and miscellaneous demographic information.

1. ABC’s of Culture