This article provides information on how individualistic and collectivistic ways of thinking can have an effect on the mediation process. It explains that mediations in the United States tend to be approached from an individualistic standpoint, and argues that mediators need to be aware of this tendency when working with parties who are group-oriented. The author encourages mediators to understand the basis of these differing viewpoints; how they may direct different aspects of the process, such as party participation, their own role, formality expectations, participants in the process other than the parties, whether or not to participate in sessions face-to-face, and patterns in negotiation; and offers suggestions on how to adjust accordingly.