Fwd: FW: 转发: Westerners/Asians culture difference

[Kaiwei Xie]

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From: Xie Kaiwei <Xi...@ocbc.com>
Date: 2009/6/18
Subject: FW: 转发: Westerners/Asians culture difference
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Regards,

 

Xie Kaiwei

Finance Dpt.,OCBC (China) Ltd

Tel:86-021-61463036

Email: Xi...@ocbc.com

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From: Dai Ying Dora
Sent: 18 June 2009 16:32
Subject: FW: 转发: Westerners/Asians culture difference

 

Interesting and meaningful. Difference between Westerners and Asians -   This is very interesting, just read on.     To group all races of Asians as one is to overgeneralize. Asian races are more diverse than the Caucasians, i.e. Indians differ from the Chinese in most respects.     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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