Differences...to be accepted and understood! (Differences between Westerners and Asians viewpoints and culture)

Every culture has its good and bad or black and white and also shades of gray in betweens.  The main point is that these two viewpoints exist and to learn and understand from each and exploit the best out of each of them in various situations to your advantage when presenting your views.

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Difference between Westerners and Asians -

This is very interesting, just read on.

To group all races of Asians as one is to overgeneralize. Asian races are more diverse than the Caucasians, i.e. Indians differ from the Chinese in most respects.  There are also Asians who are now living and practising in the Westerners camp and should be classified as such. Nonetheless, it is a good attempt to compartmentalise and highlight the differences.

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, 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.