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The Beta Culture

The Beta Culture. This simulation has been modified from the original version. Prepared by: Jennifer Robertson, Valencia College, 2014. Overview. You are a capitalist society , and you put great emphasis on wealth accumulation .

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The Beta Culture

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  1. The Beta Culture Thissimulation has beenmodifiedfromthe original version. Prepared by: Jennifer Robertson, Valencia College, 2014

  2. Overview You are a capitalistsociety, and youputgreatemphasisonwealthaccumulation. Thisis a veryindividualistic culture thatvaluesthepersonoverthegroup. Youwanttogetahead and workhardtogetthere, no matterwhatthecost. Thereis no hierarchy in the Beta culture. Everyoneisequal, includingthegenders.

  3. Greetings & Small Talk Greeteachotherwith a nod of thehead. Youdo notliketotalkaboutthefamilyorhowmuchwealthpeoplehave. In a group, Betansliketotalkaboutwork. Youdo notliketo stand closewhentalkingorto be touched, especiallyontheshoulder. Thisis a hugeinsult. Betanswillnot do businesswithanyonewhotouchesthemontheshoulder and theywilltellotherBetansnotto do businesswiththem. Whenanypersonjoins a group, he orsheisreadilywelcomedintotheconversation.

  4. Trading Youmeasure a person’svaluebyhowwell he orsheperforms in themarketplace, butyouthinkthatitisimpoliteto show howmuchwealthyouhavetoothers. You NEVER discussyourwealth. Youare familiar withtheAlphan culture, and youare veryinterested in obtainingtheir “clips.” Youalsoliketotradesomething similar called “clasps.” Betanshave a special trading languagewhichthey use with ANYONE whowantstotrade. Itmeans, “Can I have# of those?” as following(pointtowhatyouwant): Ba – oneBa Fá, Ba - three Ba Fá– twoBa Fá, Ba Fá- four

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