Differences Between Chinese Cultures and American CulturesI. General differencesA. History— China: a traditional centuries-old country— America: a(n)【T1】
1 nation【T1】
2B. Cultural identity— China: long endured traditions and customs— America: a melting pot of culturesII. Specific differencesA.【T2】
3【T2】
4— China: formal and hierarchical— America: loose and【T3】
5【T3】
6B. Confrontation/Conflict— China: avoid direct conflict or confrontation【T4】
7 and honour to a person are prioritised【T4】
8C. Self— China: value【T5】
9【T5】
10e.g. willing to【T6】
11 for greater good【T6】
12— America: look more at individualismD.【T7】
13 and Reputation【T7】
14— China: avoid【T8】
15【T8】
16e.g. sacrifice the job to heal the shame— America: getting the job done is more important than reputationE. Business Relations— China:【T9】
17 comes ahead of business【T9】
18— America business is more importantF. Morals— China: place high value on moralslate marriage is encouraged【T10】
19 is discouraged in early adolescence【T10】
20proprieties are expected to be held up— America more【T11】
21【T11】
22G. Humility— China humility is considered a(n)【T12】
23【T12】
24— America: successes are lauded; humility is a(n)【T13】
25【T13】
26H. Time Sensitivity— China view time as a(n)【T14】
27 not an absolute【T14】
28— America: very time sensitive in meetings and【T15】
29【T15】
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