Saturday, September 6, 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 (keh poh). 


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? 


Sundays 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 their own the restaurant . 


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


Handling of 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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