The culture of a society contributes significantly to the well-being and harmony of its society. Economic productivity is the most obvious evidence of this point. The Asian culture is one where individual behavior takes into account the well-being of society as a whole. Rudeness, criminal activity, and the welfare state, unlike in the west, is discouraged. The America culture is more precisely an American "lack of culture." This is the cause of so many of the country's social ills. In Asian countries, there are well respected principles. Not saying anything is saying a lot. Patience is a virtue. Discipline in life is the foundation for achieving much in life. As we hopefully move towards anarchy, it will become essential for Americans to learn from those who have well established cultures in other parts of the world.