All cultural groups have a base line for determining what is proper cultural behavior. American Indians, Japanese people, Caucasians et. al., all have a defining principle for measuring optimal and deficient cultural behavior. These base lines are also used to negotiate and interact in multi cultural settings. The proposal will identify base-line cultural norms for the above groups and more, including for people of African descent whether they live in Arusha, Tanzania or Compton, California. Furthermore, the proposal will demonstrate introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of cultural competency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]