Thank you for your help! 1) If he or she is no longer living in their country of birth, how long have they been away? 2) How do people greet each other (shake hands, bow, embrace, other). Has the traditional form of greeting been impacted by globalization and if so, how? 3) How are children educated in their country? Is there a difference in how males and females are educated or certain minorities? What do you think are the primary goals of education in the country and how (if at all) has this changed in the last 50 years? 4) What is the literacy level (as a whole and by gender)? (The interviewee may not know the answer to this question but you can find the information by looking at Country Watch.com database available at Franklin University’s library web site) 5) What is the normal dress for men and women? Are there any special traditional items of clothing and when are they worn? 6) What is the type of government for the country? 7) What are the major religions? What are the basic beliefs of these religions? 8) What are the important holidays? Are there special observances of these holidays? Do you feel the attention to these holidays has changed in any way due to the effects of globalization? 9) What are the types of communications technology available to most people in their daily lives (for example, TV, computers, cell phones, Internet…) How much of a difference is there between rural and urban areas in availability and use of technology? 10) Where and how do people get married? What is the average marriage age? Is it acceptable not to get married? What is the attitude towards divorce? What changes have occurred in the traditional family structure in your country in your lifetime (or your parents and grandparents lifetime?) 11) What is the national language of the country? Are other languages spoken and how many languages does the typical person know? 12) Who are the important national figures in your country (past or present)? They may be in entertainment, art, religion, politics, science etc. 13) How do people spend their leisure time? How much influence has western culture (movies, clothing, consumer products, foods…) had on the lifestyle and values of most people? 14) What is a standard breakfast, lunch and dinner? Any comfort foods? 15) If you could change one thing about your country, what would it be? 16) How do you feel your country or region of the world has been most impacted by globalization? This may include both negatives and/or positives. 17) What do you feel are the key challenges that face your country right now? 18) What are the most important things (resources, people, knowledge…) you feel your country or region has to offer to the global community?