Cultural Bridge Economic Standing
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An unusual aspect of the economic culture is that although the characteristics of culture members seems to be
the same across distinctions, membership is defined locally. For example, affluence is determined by a local
economy when locals are determined to be upper crust and nationally for another determination. Someone who
is part of the affluent culture in Parkersburg, West Virginia, may not be upper crust on the statewide West
Virginian level, and also might not be part of the national American affluence culture. What is affluent in Ethiopia
is not affluent in Dubai, even though members of both locations will act and react similarly.
Predominant Cultures:
- Affluent
- Frugal
- Poor (paycheck-to-paycheck)