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Cultural differences between China and the United States
Cultural Differences between China and the United States We may think that China people and Americans are completely different people. Not only do they look different, but they also have different cultures. So, what are the differences between Chinese and American cultures? Most families in China like to cook at home. Family members sit around the table and share the dishes on the table. Even when they eat in restaurants, they eat in the same way. But in America, only some Americans eat with their families at home. For example, for China people, farewell requires a certain ceremony and a lot of comparison psychology. People in China feel that they have to send their guests to the farthest place-down the stairs to the street below, or maybe all the way to the nearest bus stop. Any protest is useless, even though you said "Don't bother to see me off" every time you landed. If you try to move fast to stop the host from following, they will only feel uncomfortable and have to run away after you. It's best to accept the inevitable. On the contrary, for Americans, they just say "goodbye" and then go back to other jobs. Another difference is what do you say when you break up with someone? "Walk slowly." Not farewell or bon voyage, but "walk slowly" For China people, it means "take care" or "watch your step" or something like that, but literally, it means "take your time." American culture and China culture are diametrically opposed to the hostess. An American hostess, praised for her cooking skills, may say, "Oh, I'm glad you like it. I made it especially for you." But the host or hostess in China is not like this (usually the husband cooks delicious meals). Instead, they will give you the honor of "nothing" or even edible food by providing appropriate dishes. Supplement: The same rule applies to true wisdom. H. About children. American parents talk proudly about their children's achievements, telling how Johnny joined the school team or how Jane won the honor. But China's parents are not like this. Even if their children are among the best in school, they are always so "naughty", never learning, never listening to their elders, and so on. The last and most significant difference between American culture and China culture is that China people are proud of "modesty"; Americans in "Frank". This humility makes many people in China hungry at the American dinner table, because China's politeness requires three times before accepting an invitation, and American hosts think that "no" means "no", whether it is the first time, the second time or the third time.

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