Subject : Culture of 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.
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.