Western & Asian habits - interesting differences

Blue --> Westerners 
Red --> Asians 

(1) Opinion

Westerners: Talk to the point
Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different 


(2) Way of Life

Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself. 
Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business. 

(3) Punctuality 

Westerners: on time. 
Asians: in time.

(4) Contacts 

Westerners: Contact to related person only.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful. 

(5) Anger

Westerners: Show that I am angry. 
Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)

(6) Queue when Waiting

Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What's that?

(7) Sundays on the Road

Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

(8) Party

Westerners: Only gather with their own group. 
Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.

(9) In the restaurant

Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

(10) Travelling

Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery. 
Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background. 

(11) Handling of Problems

Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems. 
Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail. 

(12) Three meals a day

Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed. 
Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.

(13) Transportation 

Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection. 
Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car 

(14) Elderly in day-to-day life 

Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship. 
Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids. 

(15) Moods and Weather 

Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain. 
Asians: More rain, more prosperity 

(16) The Boss

Westerners: The boss is part of the team. 
Asians: The boss is a fierce god. 

(17) What's Trendy

Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.
Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine. 

(18) The Child 

Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.