Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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.
.
In the restaurant
B:
Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
R:
Talk and laugh loudly like they 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 Problem
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
.


*Reflection*

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