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  • Western Vs Eastern Culture

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    Huong Hoang
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    The document compares cultural differences between Eastern and Western ways of thinking and living. It outlines differences in areas such as communication style, decision making processes, views of time, and respect for elders. The document advocates developing intercultural competence by learning about other cultures, being open-minded, speaking slowly and clearly when communicating across cultures, listening patiently, and adapting one's conversation style.

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    The document compares cultural differences between Eastern and Western ways of thinking and living. It outlines differences in areas such as communication style, decision making processes, views of time, and respect for elders. The document advocates developing intercultural competence by learning about other cultures, being open-minded, speaking slowly and clearly when communicating across cultures, listening patiently, and adapting one's conversation style.

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    208 vues18 pages

    Western Vs Eastern Culture

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    Huong Hoang
    The document compares cultural differences between Eastern and Western ways of thinking and living. It outlines differences in areas such as communication style, decision making processes, views of time, and respect for elders. The document advocates developing intercultural competence by learning about other cultures, being open-minded, speaking slowly and clearly when communicating across cultures, listening patiently, and adapting one's conversation style.

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    East vs.

    West
    Whats the difference?
    Illustrations by Yang Liu from
    East meets West book
    www.yangliudesign.com
    Way to think
    Way of life
    Punctuality
    Connections
    Anger
    Queuing
    In the restaurant
    Standard of beauty
    Way to solve
    problems

    Seniors daily life
    Shower time
    Boss
    The child
    West (US / Europe) East (China / East Asia)
    Logic Linear (direct associations) Spiral (roundabout)
    Communication Direct, verbal Indirect, implied
    Identity Individual, independent Group orientated
    Agreement / Disagreement Argumentative, verbal Hard to say no, non-verbal
    Punctuality Start and end on time Appointments flexible
    Respect Success, achievement Seniority, wisdom
    Business Relationship Economics come first Relationship comes first
    Decision Making Distributed, proactive Manager has final say
    Time Horizon Short term (per quarter) Long term (years ahead)
    Risk / Spending Risk-takers, spend Risk-avoiders, save
    Cultural
    Differences*
    * but of course there are obvious exceptions
    Regional
    Experience
    Openness
    &
    Tolerance
    Language
    Proficiency
    Intercultural
    Competence
    Communicate
    Effectively
    Speak slowly, maintain eye contact
    Use objective, accurate language
    Rephrase sentences where necessary
    Listen carefully and patiently
    Adapt your conversation style
    Dont talk down to others
    Clarify what will happen next
    Deal With It
    1. Know your neighbor
    2. Be open and tolerant
    3. Ask lots of questions

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do

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