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图解中西文化巨大差异

BLUE=WESTERN RED=EASTERN
The blue picture stands for the west,and the red one stands for the east.
1、表达个人观点时opinion
When expressing personal opinions
Chinese people like to beat around the bush(拐弯抹角),while westerners are straightforward.
2、表达愤怒方式anger:
When expressing anger:westerners go straight,they don't hide their inner thoughts.While Chinese people will be more restrained(克制).
3、人脉关系contacts
Contacts:Obviously,Chinese people value the contacts,the more complex,the better.It's easier to do things when you're well-connected you know.
4、审美Definition of beauty
In definition of beauty,on the beaches,for example,westerners think darker skin seems more beautiful,whereas easterners think white and clean skin is very beautiful!
5、对彼此的看法perception of each other
As to perception of each other,sadly,many westerners’perception of China is still the ancient way of life.
6、老人的晚年生活elderly in day to day life
This picture is about the elderly in day to day life.In China,most old people tend to look after their grandchildren,while the westerners are more relaxed.
7、处理问题方式handling of problems
When handling a problem,the westerners are straightforward and do not shy away from questions.The Chinese will be smart enough to get around,but it seems not be a good way.
8、餐馆里In a restaurant
In a restaurant,Chinese people like to talk loudly and noisily,actually we just like lively and friendly atmosphere!On the other hand,westerners think that,restaurants are public places and it is not polite to disturb each other.
9、自我认同me
This image represents--“ME”,which means“self-identification”,Westerners emphasize the individual value and uniqueness,while the Chinese are relatively modest,so we usually hide our own ability.
10、时尚trendy
This picture shows--what’s trendy.Many Chinese people advocate western style, meanwhile,more and more westerners advocate our culture!I think,this is because our country is becoming more and more powerful and influential in the world!
11、聚会:Party
This picture refers to the party occasion.look at that huge"circle",it’s just our Chinese culture"reunion",isn’t it?
12、准时punctuality
Speaking of punctuality,we have to admit that westerners have a stronger sense of time, while Chinese people often do with a vague time.
13、排队queue when waiting
This picture refers to the queue when waiting.Westerners line up,whereas in many parts of China,people tend to get impatient and huddle together.because of the large population?I guess so.
14、洗澡时间Shower time
Shower time:Westerners tend to take a shower in the morning.It can make them feel refreshed in the whole day.On the contrary,we Chinese often do it at night.We wash off the retirement of the whole day,then go to bed comfortably.
15、喝水drinking habit when stomach ache
drinking habit when stomach ache:We Chinese people think drinking hot water is good for health,while westerners usually drink cold water.
16、假日街景Sunday on the road
This is the street view on Sunday or Holiday.The crowded people is just like our golden week!
17、领导the boss
In this picture,the white figure refers to boss,or leader.In the west,boss and his subordinates are equal.In China,boss is always regarded as the greatest authority.
18、孩子the child
In the west,child is treated as equal with other family members.But In China,child is the focus of the family.
19、一日三餐three meals a day
For the three meals a day,hot or cold?obviously,it just like the habit of drinking water.
20、交通工具transportation
This picture reflects the change of transportation from1970to2006.In the past,it was due to economic reasons,and now it is due to environmental problems.
21、旅游时traveling
When traveling,westerners tend to use their eyes to see the scenery,while Chinese people like to take photos everywhere.
22、生活方式Way of life
This one refers to the way of life.Chinese people are very fond of being with many people around,‘cause we like lively and friendly atmosphere.Westerners,on the contrary,like to be alone.’cause in their opinions,living with too many people may violate their privacy.。

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