I got this email from a close friend few days ago and I thought of sharing it to you bloggers/blog readers :D it certainly made my day! and to be honest, the majority of the things in this email, I think, are quite true. Enjoy! :)
Subject: Difference between Westerners and 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
Queuing in an orderly manner.
Queuing?! What's that?
(7) Sundays on the Road
Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
(8) Party
Only gather with their own group.
All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.
(9) In the restaurant
Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.
(10) Travelling
Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.
(11) Handling of Problems
Take any steps to solve the problems.
Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.
(12) Three meals a day
Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
At least 3 good meals a day.
(13) Transportation
Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car.
(14) Elderly in day-to-day life
When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.
(15) Moods and Weather
The logic is: rain is pain.
More rain, more prosperity.
(16) The Boss
The boss is part of the team.
The boss is a fierce god.
(17) What's Trendy
Eat healthy Asian cuisine.
Eat expensive Western cuisine.
(18) The Child
The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.
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