Western And Asian Approach To Life

Western &
Asian approach towards life

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, 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.  Sree
(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.