West Vs East Culture

Humor for the stressful ones...

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.