The Inevitability of Globalism/Melting pot problem

When the Zenmeister says: "You will clap with one hand!" (Shamelessly borrowed from Charles Dyke)

one hand clapping?
double meaning of the word hand

As cultures are exposed to one another, they naturally tend to borrow or co-opt attractive or useful aspects. As these aspects are de-contextualized, the meanings change in both cultures: moving towards a common, "universal" meaning.