Journal of Higher Education Research

The power of culture matters and cultural self-confidence is needed to enhance belonging of nations. At the same time, various cultures in the world constitute a colorful space with different values interacted which are not superior, or inferior contributed by cultural tolerance. The recognition of cultural differences for handling cultural self-confidence and tolerance can be enhanced by explaining the theory of cultural dimensions proposed by Dutch psychologist Greet Hofstede revealing the underlying logic and manifestations of cultures. With the recognition of different cultures, how to correctly view them then is essentially a study of the concepts of cultural self-confidence and tolerance. In short, be confident and firm in one's own culture, and to be tolerant and respectful of other cultures. The two are by no means in conflict with each other, but are compatible, and it’s incorrect and even dangerous to fall into the mire of ethnocentrism or worship of foreign things.