Western and Asians approach to life

(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... (Beware!)

(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 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.