Western, Asian, Culture

The University of Texas at Arlington has presented a topic on cultural orientation, presented by Chris Aufdembrink. Text by Debra Basler and Terry Ceballos and Sally Stevens. Web.Threekind thinks it is somehow interesting to look at how different perspective shape behavior. Further, this topic has been greatly popularized and exhibit by Liu Yong.

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…

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 grand kids. 

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.

original text by Thomas

Source: The University of Texas at Arlington | Liu Yong | Thomas