Culture is defined as the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group, including language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Culture is acquired, social, transmissive, shared, idealistic, accumulative and adaptive. There are formal, informal and technical ways of learning culture. Culture influences consumer behaviors related to pre-purchase/purchase activities like information search and price negotiation, as well as post-purchase activities like product use, disposal, resale and recycling. Subcultures exist within larger cultures and are defined by religion, geography, age, gender, occupation and social class. Regional and religious subcultures influence specific product purchases. Cultural attitudes can impact views of foreign goods and marketing success abroad.