Every country has its own traditions, and everybody should keep and follow them. Sadly, Americans are losing their true culture; in fact, the culture of America has changed to a culture of money. It has become a culture based on personal wealth and how much a person owns, rather than on maintaining family tradition. In contrast, Iranians have had political issues in the past but have fortunately held on to strong family traditions. Indeed, American culture and Iranian culture are quite different with regard to holding on to traditions.
             One of the differing points is religion. Americans are losing faith. In fact, technology and a fast-paced world is one of the reasons that they are losing faith. Today, most Americans would rather focus on making money or playing with electronic devices such as cell phones, instead of thinking about God and doing good deeds. Unfortunately, less and less American people are going to church, and more and more Americans are becoming atheists. Also, many people are trying to take the word "God" out of the pledge of allegiance. In contrast, Iranians are holding fast to their belief in God. They pray five times a day at specific times. Also, during Ramadan most Muslims fast for thirty days from Sun up to Sun down. Because of the strong belief of Muslims, before beginning anything, they utter the name of God.
             Another point is how manners are taught between two countries. American young people rarely say please or thank you anymore. In addition, they don't give enough to respect to the elder people; they talk to them the same way as a friends. In contrast, Iranians especially respect elder since they are head of the family. Also, Iranian greet all people by saying "hello" whenever their guests enter their home.
             The third point is respect to parents and grandparents. . Iranians would never show this respect to their parents by smoking in front of them. Americans so
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