Answer: Tradition is a big part of society it is the transmission of beliefs from generation to generation. There are many traditions in that we all adopt from different cultures and engrave them into society. Today culture is much different than it was in ancient societies. Something can reach the whole world due to the internet and social media. Examples of culture in our society can be seen through holidays like the 4th of July or Saint Patricks day and they all celebrate something cultural that people should remember. Culture reminds people about how people use to act with each other and what was popular and interesting like the invention of the lightbulb by Thomas Edison or the space race in the 60s. Culture can also be seen through music and arts like Leonard divinci famous painting of Mona Lisa,The starry night,and american gothic. More modern cultural impact examples are Star Wars,Wizard of Oz,and American idol. Many people remember there favourite characters and remember quotes from movies. It affects individuals by them hearing these references and remembering perhaps the time they watched that movie or that event in time and allows them to communicate there thoughts. So in answer to the question how does it affect individuals. It affects them by having people accept information and incorporate it into there lifestyles.