One example of culture influencing the way people handle conflicts is the avoidance of disagreement in collectivist societies like Japan or China. In these countries, holding onto harmony often takes precedence over voicing one’s opinion even if it differs from that of others – an idea reflected strongly in Confucian thought about maintaining social order through respect for authority figures and obedience to societal rules. As such, members of communities are likely to downplay any kind of argumentative behavior when dealing with disputes as not doing so could disrupt communal balance and invoke feelings of shame or guilt within those involved in the conversation.

In contrast, Western societies tend to be more individualistic overall which leads people living there to feel comfortable advocating for their own interests without fear of negative repercussions from their peers or family members. This is especially true when approaching negotiations between two parties who do not share a close relationship – e.g., business deals between companies – where both sides may employ combative tactics (e.g., name-calling) in an effort to best represent themselves during discussions around what constitutes a fair outcome moving forward.

Finally, Latin American cultures might view conflict resolution differently than those mentioned above due primarily because they emphasize personal relationships built upon mutual understanding rather than competition between parties at odds with one another; this means that conversations geared towards resolving grievances should focus more on working together than “winning” against each other – otherwise tensions arising from unresolved matters may lead individuals involved feeling betrayed or disrespected afterwards despite efforts being made beforehand