Thursday, May 28, 2009

Western and Asian approaches towards life‏

Blue --> Westerner
Red --> Asian

The Child

B: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
R: Work, live and all for the kids, the centre of life.


The Boss


B: The boss is part of the team.
R: The boss is a Fierce god.

Elderly in day to day life

B: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
R: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to baby-sit the grandkids

Handling of Problems


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

Travelling

B: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
R: Taking picture is the most important, scenery is just for the background


In the restaurant

B: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
R: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.

Sundays on the Road

B: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
R: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.



Queue when Waiting

B: Queuing in an orderly manner.
R: Queuing?! What's that?

Anger

B: Show that I am angry.
R: I am angry, but still smiling... (beware!)

Contacts

B: Contact to related person only.
R: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.


Punctuality

B: on time.
R: in time.

Way of Life

B: individualism, think of himself or herself.
R: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business (keh poh).


Opinion
B: Talk to the point
R: Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions

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