China Myth Podcast
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MAIN difference between Chinese and Westerners
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Gene Hsu
MAJOR Cultural Difference #1: TRUTH
- Westerners believe in ABSOLUTE truth (that focuses on literal meanings and definitions)
- Chinese believe in RELATIVE truth (which is a more figurative way of communicating)
MAJOR Cultural Difference #2: TRUST
- Westerners tend to trust people they perceive as HONEST
- Chinese tend to trust people they perceive will give them PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, in other words, those they have Guanxi relationships with
MAJOR Cultural Difference #3: AUTHORITY
- Westerners are taught to obey RULES and LAWS
- Chinese are conditioned to obey PEOPLE (who have the authority to selectively enforce the laws)
Understanding these MAJOR cultural differences will enable you to develop greater cultural awareness and empathy towards Chinese people …. And this will lead you to a more rewarding and prosperous experience in China.
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