Friday, October 01, 2010

Laugh Out Loud! :)

Hey people, here's something that i thought was kinda true :)

The Difference :

1. Opinion
Westerners: Talk straight to the point.
Asians: Beat around the bush, 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 knowing each other's business.


3. Punctuality
Westerners: on time.
Asians: in time.


4. Contacts
Westerners: Contact related person only.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere; so business is 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? Chinese in China??????


7. Sundays
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 pictures is the most important; scenery is just for the background.


11. Handling 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 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 : 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.

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