Everyone is supposed to take care of him/herself and his/her immediate family only

"I" consciousness

Right of privacy

Speaking one's mind is healthy

Others classified as individuals

Personal opinion expected: one person one vote

Languages in which the word "I" is indispensable

Purpose of education is learning how to learn

Task prevails over relationship

People are born into extended families or clans which protect them in exchange for loyalty

 "We" consciousness

Stress on belonging

Harmony should always be maintained

Others classified as in-group or out-group

Transgression of norms leads to shame feelings

Opinions and votes predetermined by in-group

Languages in which the word "I" is avoided

Purpose of education is learning how to do

Relationship prevails over task