Monday, June 6, 2011

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.

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