Jennie, I thought your observation was wonderful and so current to our USA culture. You can see the blending of the cultures and they are confusing if they are not defined. I think you bring up a good point, when different cultures are part of a group that there needs to some definitions for procedures. Your idea of mixing the cultures helps the students to understand each other. May I also recommend that you allow the students to create the guidelines for the group attendance, participation and member responsibilities. This way they can define these areas based on their culture. The groups could expand their current group activity. Arlene Muller