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2010-03-03

East is East, West is West -- and never the twain shall meet

Diagram Key:
   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 and know each other's bloody business.


(3) Punctuality




Westerners: Contact to related person only
.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere and cc to the whole world.
 

(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 the mall, crowded LRT or spend hours looking for parking.


(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 until everyone can hear.


(10) Travelling


Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.

Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background of the picture! 


(11) Handling of Problems


Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.

Asians: avoid conflicts is more important than solving problems 


(12) Three meals a day

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Westerners: Two good meals is sufficient, usually heavy breakfast and light dinner.

Asians: At least 3 meals a day plus a 4th bonus: SUPPER before sleep.


(13) Transportation


Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.

Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money to show off cars


(14) Elderly in day-to-day life


Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.

Asians: When old, companionship means interfering in grandkids upbringing. 


(15) Moods and Weather


Westerners: The logic is
: rain means no outdoor activities.
Asians: More rain, more prosperity


(16) The Boss


Westerners: The boss is part of the team.

Asians: The boss is the Dragon King.
 

(17) What's Trendy


Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.

Asians: Eat expensive cholestrol laden Western cuisine.


(18) The Child


Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.

Asians: Interfere in kids life even after they are married with grandchildren.

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