Change should be resisted unless there is an obvious good to be gained from abandoning tradition. Individualism, Independence, Privacy. People are seen as separate individuals, not group members. Material goods are seen as just rewards of hard work and a sign of success. Spiritual growth is more important than amassing wealth.
Material possessions can be a sign of poor spiritual health and be disruptive to society.
Society is better organized if there is rank, status, hierarchy. Class, caste, status is important. To be formal is to show superiority and arrogance. Informality can be intrusive and can result in loss of respect for a superior. The Professor has all the answers.