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Something I got via email (reposted via Azrul Hisham - My Real Life):
Culture West vs East
Blue --> Westerner
Opinion
B: Talk to the point
R: Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions
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).
Punctuality
B: on time.
R: in time.
Contacts
B: Contact to related person only
R: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.
Anger
B: Show that I am angry.
R: I am angry, but still smiling... (beware!)
Queue when Waiting
B: Queuing in an orderly manner
R: Queuing?! What's that?
Sundays on the Road
B: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
R: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
Party
B: Only gather with their own group.
R: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO .
In the restaurant
B: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
R: Talk and laugh loudly like their own the restaurant .
Travelling
B: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
R: Taking picture is the most important, scenery is just for the background.
Handling of Problems
B: Take any steps to solve the problems.
R: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.
Three meals a day
B: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
R: At least 3 good meals a day.
Transportation
B: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
R: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car .
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.
Moods and Weather
B: The logic is, rain is pain.
R: The more the rain, more prosperity .
The Boss
B: The boss is part of the team.
R: The boss is a Fierce god.
What's Trendy
B: Healthy Asian cuisine
R: Expensive Western cuisine.
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.
Red --> Asian
Opinion
B: Talk to the point
R: Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions
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).
Punctuality
B: on time.
R: in time.
Contacts
B: Contact to related person only
R: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.
Anger
B: Show that I am angry.
R: I am angry, but still smiling... (beware!)
Queue when Waiting
B: Queuing in an orderly manner
R: Queuing?! What's that?
Sundays on the Road
B: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
R: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
Party
B: Only gather with their own group.
R: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO .
In the restaurant
B: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
R: Talk and laugh loudly like their own the restaurant .
Travelling
B: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
R: Taking picture is the most important, scenery is just for the background.
Handling of Problems
B: Take any steps to solve the problems.
R: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.
Three meals a day
B: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
R: At least 3 good meals a day.
Transportation
B: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
R: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car .
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.
Moods and Weather
B: The logic is, rain is pain.
R: The more the rain, more prosperity .
The Boss
B: The boss is part of the team.
R: The boss is a Fierce god.
What's Trendy
B: Healthy Asian cuisine
R: Expensive Western cuisine.
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.
