In this discussion you will each describe an experience with a culture in the United States (e.g. the Northeast, the deep South, the West, California, the Northwest), offer a possible explanation for that culture, and suggest ways in which you can best do business within that cultural region. The explaration does not have to be deeply ingrained in history. For instance, the Silicon Valley of California has a distinct culture that is based on the technology industries that have shaped that area's work and life cultures. 1. Read Up in Arms by Woodard (2013). While a topic of this article is on the gun debate, the real topic is how the United States is divided into what Woodard describes as the 11 Nations that make up the United States. As you read this article, think of areas within the United States in which you have lived or worked. Think of overarching behaviors. customs, or nuances of people within that region. 2. Review Homelands by Nostrand and Estaville. (2001). Read the introduction, then find the essay that fits best with the region you most identified with after completing #1 above. Use this as one of your sources for explaining that region's culture. 3. Research other sources that may provide insight into your chosen region's culture. In a post, provide the following: A description of your experience with your chosen region. . Based on your rescarch found when after completing #2 and #3 above, provide background on the region's culture and the behaviors of people who live there. Suggestions for how to provide the best hospitality experience when doing business in that region, or for hosting guests from that region. .