Symbols : Shared meanings :: Values : ?

Symbols are objects, images, or signs that carry shared meanings within a culture, like a flag representing a country. Similarly, values are the beliefs and ideas that a group of people hold important, guiding their behavior and choices. Just as symbols help people understand what is significant in their culture, values shape how people interact and what they consider right or wrong. For example, if a culture values honesty, its members will likely emphasize truthfulness in their relationships and decisions. Thus, the relationship can be understood as symbols representing shared meanings while values represent shared beliefs.