differences between westerners and asians a non-definitive discussion
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Differences between Differences between Westerners and AsiansWesterners and Asians
A Non-definitive A Non-definitive DiscussionDiscussion
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Generalizations
• The information presented is based on generalizations. Certainly there are some exceptions. These two positions really represent the two ends of a continuum. They can be used as a base from which too make comparisons among cultures.
• Key: BlueBlue --> Westerners • RedRed --> Asians
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(1) Opinion
Westerners: Talk to the point
Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different
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(2) Way of LifeWesterners: individualism, think of himself or herself.
Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.
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(3) Punctuality
Westerners: on time. Asians: in time.
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(4) Contacts Westerners: Contact to related person only. Asians: Contact
everyone everywhere, business very successful.
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(5) AngerWesterners: Show that I am angry.
Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)
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(6) Queue when WaitingWesterners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What's that?
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(7) Sundays on the Road
Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
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(8) Party
Westerners: Only gather with their own group.
Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.
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(9) In the restaurantWesterners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.
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(10) Travelling
Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.
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(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.
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(12) Three meals a dayWesterners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.
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(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
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(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.
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(15) Moods and Weather Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain.
Asians: More rain, more prosperity
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(16) The BossWesterners: The boss is part of the team.
Asians: The boss is a fierce god.
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(17) What's TrendyWesterners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.
Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.
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(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.