图示东西方文化的差异
East Vs West Culture
国外的朋友给我发了一份邮件,我感觉挺有意思,故在此与大家分享。下面的观点也许大家不会完全认同,我想大家可以具体谈谈看法。
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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