"Creatures of culture"

I do agree with Ruth Benedict that we "are creatures of our culture" and our habits, beliefs, and impossibilities are shaped by our culture. I agree because, like I have previously touched upon, I feel as though our culture is what shapes us. And like Benedict has stated it is our habits, beliefs, and impossibilities that are shaped by our culture, it is even when our habits, beliefs, or impossibilities differ from our culture, it is our culture that makes us come to those conclusions.
As to how we can break through the limits of our cultures, I feel, once again, it is through openness. Like the book discusses it is often overlooked that the way someone acts may be due to his or her culture, and in turn we label people. It is when one has an open mind to the idea of people growing up with different norms and habits is when we can break away from the limits of our cultures. Realizing peoples different backgrounds and cultures helps to identify why a person is the way they are.