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    This document compares cultural differences between Westerners and Asians across various topics such as communication styles, family values, punctuality, socializing, problem solving, and childrearing. It notes that Westerners tend to be more direct and individualistic while Asians prefer more indirect communication and prioritize family and social gatherings. Asians also view elders and bosses with more respect and focus on multi-generational family units.

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    This document compares cultural differences between Westerners and Asians across various topics such as communication styles, family values, punctuality, socializing, problem solving, and childrearing. It notes that Westerners tend to be more direct and individualistic while Asians prefer more indirect communication and prioritize family and social gatherings. Asians also view elders and bosses with more respect and focus on multi-generational family units.

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    This document compares cultural differences between Westerners and Asians across various topics such as communication styles, family values, punctuality, socializing, problem solving, and childrearing. It notes that Westerners tend to be more direct and individualistic while Asians prefer more indirect communication and prioritize family and social gatherings. Asians also view elders and bosses with more respect and focus on multi-generational family units.

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    Key:  

      Blue --> Westerners      Red --> Asians


    Opinion

    Westerners: Talk to the point


    Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if
    opinions are different
    Way of Life

    Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.


    Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends,
    solving their problems, and know each others
    business
    Punctuality

    Westerners: on time.
    Asians: in time.
    Contacts

    Westerners: Contact to related person only.


    Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business
    very successful
    Anger

    Westerners: Show that I am angry.


    Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)
    Queue when Waiting

    Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.


    Asians: Queuing?! What's that?
    Sundays on the Road

    Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.


    Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places,
    like going to the mall.
    Party

    Westerners: Only gather with their own group.


    Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted
    by the CEO.
    In the restaurant

    Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.


    Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the
    restaurant
    Traveling

    Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.


    Asians: Taking picture is the most important;
    scenery is just for the background
    Handling of Problems

    Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.


    Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can,
    don't leave any trail.
    Three meals a day

    Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.


    Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.
    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
    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 grand-kids
    Moods and Weather

    Westerners: The logic is:rain is pain.


    Asians: More rain, more prosperity
    The Boss

    Westerners: The boss is part of the team.


    Asians: The boss is a fierce god.
    What's Trendy

    Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.


    Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine
    The Child

    Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and


    make his/her own living.
    Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the center
    of your life.

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