Goal: Culture can be defined as the language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed from one generation to the next. The goal of this assignment is to look at social interactions and cultural norms from a sociological perspective in our everyday life. This paper should be 4-5 pages, 1800 words minimum

Observation Instructions:
Sociological studies can take place in laboratories or real-life settings. For this paper, a real-life setting is required. The student (researcher) will participate in the behavior that he or she is observing. This specific type of research is called participant observation. This paper should be approximately four to five pages. Visit a local eating establishment, anything from an ethnic establishment that features Chinese, Italian or Indian food, to a chain such as TGI Fridays or Hooters, or use the college cafeteria. During your visit, you will observe the culture of the establishment and the interactions of people. All work should be Sociological, not psychological. Go into this experience with an open mind, as an observer.