Individuals learn about their culture during the processes of learning language and becoming socialized, usually as chil¬dren. Parents and family, the most important sources for the transfer of traditions, teach both explicit and implicit behaviors of the culture. Explicit behaviors are straightforward and do not leave room for misinterpretation of what the person wants to communicate. Implicit behaviors are less exact and include the use of body language to communicate rather than persons saying verbally what is on their mind. An example of explicit versus implicit behavior is the choice of words in the follow ing sign: "No smoking is permitted" versus "Thank you for not smoking." The former statement represents a culture that val¬ues directness, whereas the latter values indirectness.