Westerners Vs Asian Cultures

Great analysis and understanding between Asian culture and Western Logic.

Key: Blue --> Westerners Red --> Asians

The below is the contrast between a western and versus asian cultures, are they true? Enjoy reading.

(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




Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What's that?

(7) Sundays on the Road





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 picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background.

(11) Handling of 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 for 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 in 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

Great analysis and understanding between Asian culture and Western Logic.



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.