Cultural differences in a group

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I had this group in school. We were group of three. This was for our group presentation. So basically in the beginning when we were just getting to know each other, we didn't have any problems. So I have an American and an Italian group mates. Later on, when we started doing our project, that's where the chaos and disagreements started. We're basically didn't agree on what our project would be. One group mate only wanted her idea. And of course the two of us didn't agree for that to happen. I just wonder why some people are like this. She literally planned everything by herself. So that's the initial friction. The two of us aired our thoughts and feelings towards her attitude and wanting to lead. In the end, of course we all both agreed and made compromise. I know this cultural differences can be tough. We should respect each other's culture and share tasks. Can you describe a time when you joined a new group or entered a new cultural environment and encountered something like this? How did you handle the friction and how did you stay true ti your own personal beliefs?