Social class and cultural diversity.

We may have different religions, different languages, different color skins, but we all belong to one HUMAN RACE. I would like to start my blog today with this quote from Kofi Annan. We live in a world that diversity is really big and we have many people that like to do different things, speak differently, think or create investment in a way that is more convenient for them. I have been blessed to get to know people from many places all over the world and as well I have been blessed traveling a lot for these past 10 years. 

One of the things that changed my perspective in understanding cultural diversity can after I went to England for 18 months and served as a missionary from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was shocking in the beginning for me because was the first time living abroad as well talking to people with different background and stories. Living in the place and learning from books or the internet makes a huge difference. I was able to live and be touched by English culture as well from my companies whom some of them were from South America, South Africa, Australia, America, Balkan New Zeland, etc. Even though the difference was really big in the lifestyle that we were living, I was so impressed with the similarity that we had. I would like to share some of those experiences with you.




English Culture is really lovely and is easy to adjust. British people, love to share jokes with other people, welcome friends or anyone that knock on their door for a cup of tea and some alcohol or for some people that do not drink that (which includes me) some hot chocolate. When you go to someone’s home and you are invited to eat a meal with them, you will notice in the table a fancy decoration, with spoons and forks as well as knives. Where I come from is not really common eating with all equipment but learning this in England made me more grateful and apricated food in my table and having my body straight as I was in a royal meal. 

On the other hand, you will notice that every after a meal you will have a dessert and this was really filling for me. I was able to visit other families that were from different cultures and I notice many special things. For instance, Italian loves to cook and talk with so much passion, and this can be really similar in my culture. They like to dress very well and make themself a priority in the model world. African culture is really fun and colorful. They like to be loud and with music and colors. I know that the food that they provide in their family and for others is way too much and they like to welcome everyone.




Eastern europian countries which include my country as well Albania is really unique and you can notice many different things. One of the most impacted is that we are really good at keeping the house organized and cleaned. We welcome others and it is good to take off our shoes when you come home. We love sharing food with others and being polite in inviting them to our table eating with us. Another characteristic is that we give something with them when they live home as respect that they came.




The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people. Combing all together the differences that we are surrounded can make a beautiful tapestry and will create a bigger picture for us. Creating a puzzle is required many waves of peace and the same comparable can rely on our world and community where we live.




We can learn from one another and adjust that teaching in our life as well as making sure that we can keep them as unique and adjusting to our own family culture. If the world would look the same everything will be boring, so enjoy the diversity and be grateful for the things that you have in your life.