Sunday, 8 April 2012

Differences between Westerners and Asians

Interesting Analysis and Understanding...
Great analysis and understanding between Asian culture and Western Logic.
Key:     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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