Thursday, May 1, 2008

Culture East Vs West

Blue --> Westerner
Red --> Asian/Chinese
Opinion
Talk to the point
Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions

Way of Life
individualism, think of himself or herself.
enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business (keh poh).

Punctuality

on time.
in time.

Contacts
Contact to related person only
Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

Anger
Show that I am angry.
I am angry, but still smiling... (beware!)

Queue when Waiting
Queuing in an orderly manner
Queuing?! What's that?

Sundays on the Road
Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

Party
Only gather with their own group.
All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO .

In the restaurant
Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Talk and laugh loudly like their own the restaurant .

Travelling
Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
Taking picture is the most important, scenery is just for the background

Handling of Problems
Take any steps to solve the problems.
Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail..

Three meals a day
Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
At least 3 good meals a day.

Transportation
Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car .

Elderly in day to day life
When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to baby-sit the grandkids.

Moods and Weather
The logic is, rain is pain.
The more the rain, more prosperity .

The Boss
The boss is part of the team.
The boss is a Fierce god.

What's Trendy

Healthy Asian cuisine
Expensive Western cuisine.

The child

The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
Work, live and all for the kids, the centre of life.

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