TongaFamily is the primary socialisation agent
Education is important until tertiary education Religion is key Monarchy Collectivism English and Tongan national languages Low context culture Status based on family and monarchial status Family is priorited over anything else Homes include extended family "A Tongan is wealthy in what he or she gives away...A Tongan suffers poverty only when he or she has nothing to give some he or she loves." (Shumway) Lack of time management |
AustraliaFamily is primary socialisation agent
Education is key to getting a job therefore tertiary education is key Religion is important Democratic Individualism English is national language Low context culture Status based on profession Family is not prioritised Homes are only immediate family Weathy is having money, poor is having no money Strict time structure |