Friday, 26 September 2008

Culture - East Vs West


Blue --> Westerner
Red --> Asian


Opinion

B: Talk to the point
R: Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions

Way of Life

B: individualism, think of himself or herself.

R: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.

Punctuality

B: on time.

R: in time.

Contacts

B: Contact to related person only

R: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

Anger

B: Show that I am angry.

R: I am angry, but still smiling... (beware!)

Queue when waiting

B: Queuing in an orderly manner

R: Queuing?! What's that?

Sunday on the road

B: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.

R: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

Party

B: Only gather with their own group.

R: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO .

In the restaurant

B: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.

R: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant .


Tavelling

B: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.

R: Taking picture is the most important, scenery is just for the background.

Handling Problems

B: Take any steps to solve the problems.

R: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.

Three meals a day

B: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.

R: At least 3 good meals a day.

Transportation

B: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.

R: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car.

Elderly in day to day life

B: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.

R: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to baby-sit the grandkids.


Moods and weather

B: The logic is, rain is pain.

R: The more the rain, more prosperity

The boss

B: The boss is part of the team.

R: The boss is a Fierce God.

What's Trendy

B: Healthy Asian cuisine

R: Expensive Western cuisine.

The Child

B: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.

R: Work, live and all for the kids, the centre of life.





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