SummaryCultural challenges are an integral part of life. When a person decides to create an idea that is not centered in their usual environment, they will face certain challenges. This could prevent some people from moving forward with their ideas or dreams. Cultural challenges arise in any environment that is not your own. This simply means making sure they know their surroundings and are strong enough to deal with any adversities that may arise. This article will provide insight into the cultural challenges that may hinder Mr. Steve Kafka's dream of opening a pizzeria. restaurant in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. This article will give a brief history of Mr. Kafka and the Czech Republic so that one can understand some of the cultural differences between the United States and the Czech Republic. The document will summarize the culture of the people of the Czech Republic so that Americans can know how they operate in their own country.Cultural Challenges 3IntroductionMr. Steve Kafka is a Czech-born American citizen who owns a Chicago-style pizza business and wants to expand his business to Prague, Czech Republic, Europe. He took on a challenge: speaking their language. He faces many other adversities and must overcome them for his business to succeed in the Czech Republic. There are many cultural differences between the United States and the Czech Republic. Steve Kafka needs to recognize what they are and try to avoid any problems when trying to open his business in this country. The Czech Republic is a large country which became independent on January 1, 1993. Its population is 1,168,963 inhabitants. 2007 (country watch, 2008). The capital is Prague and is part of the European region where residents speak two different languages, Czech and Slovak. The United States, on the other hand, has a population of 301,139,947 as of July 2007 and is run by a constitutionally based government. The cultural differences between the Czech Republic and the United States arise from an original historical development over the centuries. The Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, whose civil law system was based on the Austro-Hungarian codes. Today, the Czech Republic has a free market economy instead of a communist regime. They are influenced by German and Russian customs.