One of the best ways to understand and appreciate another culture is by listening to those who are a part of the fabric of that society. Listen to their stories, understand the implications behind the aspects of their culture that you are interested in, and use that understanding to broaden your worldview.

Other markers of appropriation include presenting elements of a culture in ways that:

1. give a skewed or inaccurate perspective of that culture.
2. reinforce stereotypes.
3. conflict with the intended use of those elements.
4. take credit or compensation from the original creators.

First, let’s distinguish the two; appreciation is when someone seeks to understand and learn about another culture in an effort to broaden their perspective and connect with others cross-culturally whereas appropriation is simply taking, adopting or “cherry-picking” one aspect of a culture that is not your own and …

The main difference between culture and tradition is that traditions describe a group’s beliefs and behaviors that are passed down from one generation to another. Culture describes the shared characteristics of the entire group, which has been amassed throughout its history.

They confirmed the three components of successful ageing as absence or avoidance of disease and risk factors for disease, maintenance of physical and cognitive functioning, and active engagement with life (including maintenance of autonomy and social support).

Rowe and Kahn stated that successful aging involved three main factors: (1) being free of disability or disease, (2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and (3) interacting with others in meaningful ways.

What is Normal Aging? Signs of aging can start as young as age 30. The process of aging includes many changes in the body including: Changes in vision are a normal part of aging. Heart and blood vessels: Stiffening of arteries and blood vessels makes the heart work harder.