The behavior of individuals is influenced by heredity, environment and culture. Culture includes rules of{{U}} (31) {{/U}}an individual is expected to behave in a particular society. Sometimes rules for behavior differ{{U}} (32) {{/U}}one culture to another, and sometimes the rules are{{U}} (33) {{/U}}. The English and Mexican golden rules are very similar, if not in words, in sentiment. The English golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," instructs people how to{{U}} (34) {{/U}}with others inside and outside the home. The Mexican golden rule, "Between individuals, as between nations, respect{{U}} (35) {{/U}}other people's rights means peace," likewise instruct people how to behave with others. Perhaps because all cultures are equally concerned{{U}} (36) {{/U}}their children's manners, we find many{{U}} (37) {{/U}}similarities than differences in the way Mexicans and Americans teaching children the golden rule.
In the{{U}} (38) {{/U}}of strangers, the golden rule is applied similarly and differently in the two countries. In America, the family emphasizes independence and teaches children how to take{{U}} (39) {{/U}}of themselves. This lesson often includes a warning{{U}} (40) {{/U}}they can't believe everyone and should be waxy of strangers. Children are taught what to do, how to use the phone, and{{U}} (41) {{/U}}to call for help in (42) of emergency or trouble with a stranger. {{U}}(43) {{/U}}Mexicans are not as wary of strangers. They also tell their children to be careful of{{U}} (44) {{/U}}and to tell an adult{{U}} (45) {{/U}}help is needed. Mexicans may not need to warn their children about strangers quite{{U}} (46) {{/U}}much as Americans do simply because, children, {{U}}(47) {{/U}}are more dependent in Mexico, are with their parents most of the time. Possibly{{U}} (48) {{/U}}independence is not as big a cultural value in Mexico{{U}} (49) {{/U}}in the United States. People give and accept help more readily. Children, then, are taught to help elderly people and pregnant women{{U}} (50) {{/U}}helping them to cross the street or to carry a parcel.