Language and culture are integrally related, as language allows for the sharing and transmission of a group's experiences, norms, values and ideas. While culture can shape the structure and content of its language, linguistic diversity also stems from cultural diversity. In reality, language and culture influence each other reciprocally. As societies become more diverse, understanding differences in culture will be important for fostering harmonious relationships, especially in classroom settings, as culture represents the learned traits that characterize a particular group.