They held different views on the universe, women, religion, work, time, and language. In Sierra Leone, time is only approximate. If you don't get it done this year, there's always next year. Then there are people like me who view time in a linear fashion. If you don't seize the opportunity, it is gone forever.
Cultures have differences regarding dress, diet, family, time, status, respect, women.
Keep in mind that you don't need to go far to experience cultural differences. There is an urban mindset and a rural mindset. There is a Pennsylvania Dutch mindset and a southern California mindset. There is an educated mindset and an uneducated mindset. Leadership styles create tension.