As he himself warns, "The difference between stereotypes and cultural distinctions is sometimes very subtle."

It consists of accumulated knowledge and competence for making cultural distinctions.

"I suppose that's one of those fine cultural distinctions we outsiders have trouble picking up on."

Preparing difficult food was a very useful way of making social and cultural distinctions.

"Well, you have to understand that there are cultural distinctions," Cynthia replied.

Some say that open trade and easier access will lead to an erosion of cultural distinctions.

This, I realized, was not a moral judgment but a cultural distinction.

That's an important cultural distinction in the old stories.

In Egypt, these cultural distinctions have led to making adoption illegal.

And it was bloody hard for us fans to be clear about such cultural distinctions.