Morality defines right and wrong behavior for societal success. Seven universal morals transcend across cultures and time. Morals require personal adherence to greater good. Morals can change based on location and time
Values are shared beliefs about what is good, desirable, and proper in a culture. Values are different for each person and can be specific or general. Values are relatively permanent and influenced by culture and tradition. Values are learned early in life from family, friends, and society
Honor denotes high respect, recognition, or esteem for special merit. It signifies great privilege, good name, or source of credit. Honor can refer to a mark, token, or gesture of respect
America is a multicultural nation shaped by immigrants. The American Dream emphasizes hard work and upward mobility. Freedom of speech and democracy are fundamental values. Tipping is customary at 15-20% of total bill
Ceremony is a unified ritualistic event with artistic components. Religious and civil ceremonies share similar values but differ in supernatural elements. Key ceremonies date from pre-Christian Roman and Greek times
Aloha means love, affection, peace, compassion and mercy in Hawaiian. Derived from Proto-Polynesian root *qarofa meaning "presence of breath". First expressed between parent and child according to Mary Kawena Pukui