Desires and impulses  

Individuals are often faced with decisions whether to do something they desire, or to oppress the urge and make the “right choice.” Due to cultural influences some countries are more likely to indulge in their desire whereas others are more likely to exercise restraint.

 An example of an indulgent country is the United States of America and due to popular culture, they are well known for drug addiction and lavish lifestyles.  Similarly, Canadians also place a great emphasis on leisure time highlighting their impulsive behaviours.

Contrastingly, eastern cultures such as the in China, people feel more controlled by societies expectations, hinting at the presence of pessimism and cynicism. 

Reference: Arthur Hu; Introduction to basic Asian values. Available at; http://www.asianweek.com/2012/04/28/introduction-to-basic-asian-values/