Great analysis and understanding between Asian culture and Western Logic by a guy name Liu Young.
Key: Blue –> Westerners Red –> Asians
From a blogger she commented is reflecting more on chinese vs western culture than asian, which i agree cause sorry to say..... i will say there is 80% of this are true....I might even practiced some of them....but anyway, it is really a great analysis....
Lets see how much do u agree or disagree.
1.Contacts
Westerners: Contact to related person only. Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful
2. Anger
Westerners: Show that I am angry. Asians: I am angry, but still smiling… (Beware!)
3. Definition of beauty
4. Elderly 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 grand kids.
5. Handling of problems
6. In the restaurant
Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant. Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.
7. Me
8. Moods and weather
Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain. Asians: More rain, more prosperity
9. Opinion
Westerners: Talk to the point Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different
10. Party
Westerners: Only gather with their own group. Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.
11. Punctuality
Westerners: on time. Asians: in time. *(how about M'sian?)
12. Queue when waiting
Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner. Asians: Queuing?! What’s that?
13. Shower timing
14. Stomach ache
15. Sundays on the street
Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully. Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
16. The boss
Westerners: The boss is part of the team. Asians: The boss is a fierce god.
17. 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.
18. 3 meals a day
Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed. Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.
19. 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
20. Travelling (so true)
Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery. Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.
21. 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.
22. What's trendy
Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine. Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.
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