Western & Asian habits - interesting differences

mawella

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  • Mar 17, 2008
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    ratmalana
    Blue --> Westerners
    Red --> Asians



    (1) Opinion
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    Westerners: Talk to the point
    Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different



    (2) Way of Life
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    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
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    Westerners: on time.
    Asians: in time.


    (4) Contacts
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    Westerners: Contact to related person only.
    Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.


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


    (6) Queue when Waiting
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    Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
    Asians: Queuing?! What's that?


    (7) Sundays on the Road
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    Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
    Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.


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


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


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


    (11) Handling of Problems
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    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
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    Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.

    Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.


    (13) Transportation
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    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
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    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
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    Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain.

    Asians: More rain, more prosperity


    (16) The Boss
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    Westerners: The boss is part of the team.
    Asians: The boss is a fierce god.


    (17) What's Trendy
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    Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.

    Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.


    (18) The Child
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    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.


    so true :P:P:P:P:P:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     

    Miami-Vice

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    About 60% of the things said are true, but it is all presented in a nice way which I like :)
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