With rampant globalization, free trade and increased interconnectedness of cultures around the globe, societies have become exposed to foreign traditions, absorbing some of their aspects. While this cultural exchange might seem to have some positive consequences, it also inevitably leads to cultural erosion and homoginezation of customs.
On the one hand, such fusion broadens the minds of people who could not visit other countries. The growth of multinational corporations facilitates social mobility, by means of which people can send earnings to their families at home, improving their quality of life. Sometimes, countries avail themselves of other countries’ experience. This could involve using foreign systems of governmental organization to deal with specific political issues. Finally, intercultural communication contributes to mutual understanding between nations, leading to reduced conflicts.On the other hand, excessive interaction with other traditions can make it difficult for countries to preserve their own idiosyncratic backgrounds. A vivid example of this is Japan, which has largely commercialized and popularized its customs. Different features of a culture might be misunderstood by foreigners and the original meaning of rituals might be lost, as millions repeat them thoughtlessly.
To conclude, in the long term, cultural globalization can have both negative and positive implications. People get exposed to new information that makes them more open-minded and tolerant. Countries find common ground for communication, collaboration and peacekeeping. This can lead to frictionless trade and conflict prevention in the long run. However, if countries do not make an effort to preserve their original cultural value, thier traditions might be lost and misinterpreted by foreign travellers, as cultural exchange blurs the lines between local traditions and those from abroad.