Monday, March 15, 2010

Western and Asian approach towards life....a realistic comparison

B----> Westerner
R----> 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... 

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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