1、The difference between West and China,Catherine 201013140804,when shows opinion Way of Life Punctuality interpersonal relationship In the restaurant the way of showing Anger Old peoples life leader,when shows opinion,When Chinese people show their opinion ,they like beat around the bush, while weste
2、rners like to show their views directly . Chinese people take pride in “modesty”, but westerner appreciate straight forward person.,Way of Life,The Chinese are very fond of lively. They want someone to accompany them, and never likes to be alone. Moreover, if a person is always alone, then this pers
3、on can be poor. Westerner always like to something by alone . If someone always does not have any destination but to accompany them , they may feel their personal space had been invaded.,Punctuality,Westerner think Punctuality is very important , if a person late for a date or a meeting , they will
4、be regarded as impolite . They likes to schedule a specific time ahead of time . In china, a small amount of lateness is acceptable . Chinese peoples time conception is not as strong as westerners.,interpersonal relationship,Chinese people attach much importance to interpersonal relationship. Someti
5、mes the interpersonal relationship is very complicated, Chinese people like to curry favor with the rich and powerful people because they may need their help one day.,In the restaurant,Chinese people like chatting and laughing when they in a restaurant , but westerner may think it is impolite to spe
6、ak aloud in the restaurant . Many Chinese people think eating is the first happiness , so people are happier when they eat something .,Old peoples life,In the western, most old people do not live with their children or relatives If they have enough money they will buy house or apartments in places w
7、here other old people live .If they do not healthy and strong enough to live alone, they would rather live in nursing houses for old people than live with their childrenBut Chinese old people like to live with their children even their children dislike very much and most of Chinese old people help t
8、heir children to take care of their grandchildren .,the way of showing Anger,If westerner feel angry ,they will show it out ,but Chinese people believe that patience is a good moral character and they dont want to manifest their inner thought in the face. If possible, it is best to reason with other
9、s. If a person shows his anger easily ,he may be regarded as rude and impolite.,Leader,In the west ,people are more equal than Chinese. People have their right to show their views but Chinese are more likely to obey the leads command . In the past ,Chinese people call the government officers“父母官” . Nowadays , some government officers have endless power .,Impression to each other,Thank you,