East vs West

[jorgeanna]

A Fun Comparison Between Asia and Western Countries..... enjoy and make sure to comment on each picture. thanks.....

Note that the blue stands for West and red stands for East......

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WAY TO THINK


Westeners: talk to the point; Linear (direct associations)
Asians: Spiral (roundabout and subtle); Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different

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WAY OF LIFE


West: Individualistic, independent, values freedom; individualism, think of himself or herself.
East: Group orientated, values harmony and stability; enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.

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PUNCTUALITY


West: Start and end on time
East: Appointment times flexible

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CONNECTIONS


West: Small number of close connections; Contact to related person only
East: Highly connected web; Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.

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ANGER


West: Argumentative, verbal; Show that I am angry
East: Difficult to say no, non-verbal; I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)

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QUEUING / IN A LINE


West: Manners important (be polite)
East: Each for his/her own

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IN THE RESTAURANT


Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

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STANDARD OF BEAUTY


West: like dark skin
East: like white skin

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WAY TO SOLVE A PROBLEM


Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.
Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.

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SENIOR'S DAILY LIFE


Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.

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SHOWER TIME


West: likes to shower in the morning
East: likes to shower in the evening

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THE BOSS


Westerners: The boss is part of the team.
Asians: The boss is a fierce god.

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WEEKEND


Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.

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PARTY


Westerners: Only gather with their own group.
Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.

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WAY OF LIFE


West: Individualistic, independent, values freedom; individualism, think of himself or herself.
East: Group orientated, values harmony and stability; enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.

He he, especially the wayward aspects of each other's lives... 

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IN THE RESTAURANT


Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

Bwahaha! And a loud burp is considered a witty remark!