Many everyday cultural practices—such as greeting a friend, giving someone flowers, or using the thumbs-up sign—seem like natural ways of acting. Why does having an awareness of how these practices vary across cultures demonstrate a healthy sociological imagination?

It reminds us that everyday interactions are connected to larger social structures

Explanation:

Our daily cultural practices that form part of our social interaction do have a positive influence on our physical and mental health as human beings. In places like the united States of America, its often normal for men to shake hands when they get to meet themselves but very unusual for them to exchange kisses as greeting. In the United Kingdom, the British people often say “hello” when they meet friends and it is important for us to have an awareness of all these practices because it has a way of reminding us that these interactions we engage in on a daily basis are linked to a much larger social structure.

the united states has a federal government. the president is the head of the federal government of the united states. however, each state forms its government for administration purposes. the powers of the state governments are exercised within restricted state boundaries. and citizens participate in this government by voting.

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