some cultures are more tolerant than others of differences in values and behaviors among their individual members and subgroups. For example, in the United States there is generally a great deal of variation in what are considered acceptable ways to get married. Most people still get married in a religious ceremony in a church or temple, but there are many variations. Nonreligious ceremonies can be performed by people licensed to do so, and people may get married in a garden, in a hot air balloon, under water, or dressed in the costumes of their favorite entertainers.