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1. Opinion

Westerners: Talk straight to the point.
Asians: Beat around the bush, 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 knowing each other’s business.

3. Punctuality

Westerners: on time.
Asians: in time.

4. Contacts

Westerners: Contact related person only.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere; so business is very successful.

5. Anger

Westerners: Show that I am angry.
Asians: I am angry, but still smiling… (Beware!)

6. Queue when waiting

Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What’s that? Chinese in China??????

7. Sundays

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 pictures is the most important; scenery is just for the background.

11. Handling 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 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 : 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 grandkids.

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.