Culture includes beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs, and habits acquired by people in a society. Elements of culture are knowledge and beliefs, ideals, and preferences. Cultural adaptation refers to how individuals and societies adjust to physical and social environments. Cultural shock can occur when adapting to a new environment, causing confusion and anxiety. Cultural traits include masculine vs feminine cultures, universalism vs particularism, and individualism vs communitarianism. Religion, language, consumer preferences and habits can vary significantly between cultures and need to be considered for business. Certain industries may be dominated by particular ethnic groups in some countries.