IntroductionEthiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is home to a culturally and linguistically diverse population. Ethiopian history dates back 3000 years and is rich in culture and values. According to World Bank statistics (2013), Ethiopia is the second most densely populated country in Africa and the poorest. Thus, 38.7% of Ethiopians live below the poverty line and the country's per capita income is estimated at $410 (World Bank, 2013). However, Ethiopians are known as a friendly and kind people. In Ethiopia, guests are respected and treated well. When an Ethiopian greets others, it is with a smile and a warm handshake. Additionally, they expect to be treated with warmth and respect when meeting other people. Additionally, Ethiopians have a hierarchical respect system in which older people are given the greatest respect (Center for Cultural Learning, 2009). Other cultural distinctions noted are that Ethiopians do not like to disclose their illness to others and that doctors rarely tell a terminally ill patient that their illness is terminal, because they believe that sharing such devastating news would discourage the patient in wanting to live. Instead, the news is shared with loved ones so that they can provide emotional support (Mabsout, 2011). Finally, Ethiopia is a black country and therefore no color distinction is associated within the population. Thus, an Ethiopian who migrates to America faces various societal differences in the United States. In this article, the author will discuss her cultural and ethnic background and discuss how her cultural value has influenced the nursing experience.Authoethnography of Culture and DiversityCultural BackgroundAs an Ethiopian, this..... . middle of article......sk about a patient's cultural background and the influences that may determine the care received. Works Cited Ethiopia (2009) Center for Intercultural Learning. Retrieved from http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/ci-ic-eng.asp?iso=etEthiopian summary (2013). The World Bank. Retrieved from http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/ethiopia/overview Kibour, Y. (2001). Racial identity attitudes of Ethiopian immigrants and depression symptomatology: An exploratory study. Cultural Diversity and the Psychology of Ethnic Minorities, 7(1), 47-58. doi:10.1037/1099-9809.7.1.47Leininger's Nursing Theory: Diversity and Universality of Cultural Care (1998). Nursing Quarterly. 1(152) DOI: 10.1177/089431848800100408 Mabsout, R. (2011). Health capacity and functioning in Ethiopian households. Social Indicators Research, 101(3), 359-389. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11205-010-9661-0