Depending upon where you are in the world this could be true, or it could be completely wrong. In most nations, the size and color or notes differs between denominations. Much of the world measures distances in kilometers. If you’re in the US, 20 degrees is a cold day, in Europe you could break a sweat (20 C = 68 F).
Societies are governed by standards; you grow up learning these values and measures. Rarely, if ever, do you question them. It is much easier to accept the standards you are accustomed to than to question them. The familiar seems correct and the unfamiliar wrong. These standards dictate societal norms, and by extension cross-cultural interaction. Take the movie Pulp Fiction for an example of the difference something as trivial as measures can have:
To read the original article: Time Zones, the Metric System, & Temperature: The Importance of Standards
