Culture And Cultural Differences Between China And China

I think one of the culture differences between China and U.S is privacy. Chinese people have a different view of privacy than Americans. They would likely to ask other people’s age, income, marital status, jobs and so on. Even though they barely meet each other, but they will start conversations talking about everything related to their background. However, Americans will think this is rude and annoying. Questions related to those are too much privacy. But in China this seems very normal. So they have a better idea about this person and know much about their background. And a lot of time I think Chinese care about someone’s background.

Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people which defined by religion, language, food, traditions, music and arts. China and US are two countries separated by oceans, language, and culture boundaries one typically thinks these two nations have nothing in similar. One might think that Chinese and Americans are totally different people, not only in their physical appearance but also in their customs and traditions. Although both cultures are different they both have something in common. These two cultures are different in traditions while they are similar in world power.

Customs - Tipping is NOT part of the Chinese culture, haggling is normal. Beijing though which has many tourists and has become somewhat used to tipping. Greeting each other in China is by bowing or nodding. When addressing people use their title and surname. Acknowledge the oldest person first. In China you should avoid physical contact, and especially avoid touching a woman in public. Public displays of affection are frowned on. Dress - in most settings in China people are expected to dress modestly, not showing too much bare skin. Public toilets often just a hole in the floor = No privacy!. There is usually a fee to pay, and you will need your own toilet paper. McDonalds does have western-style toilets.

Cultural differences are apparent from one group of people to another. Culture is based on many things that are passed on from one generation to the next. Most of the time people take for granted their language, beliefs, and values. When it comes the cultural differences of people there is no right or wrong. People should be aware of others culture and respect the differences that are between them. The United States and China are two very large countries that have cultures that are well known through out the world. There are many differences between the United States and China, but there are many contributing factors that shape the cultures of these two countries.

In my view, I contributed a lot to the process and the outcome of the project. I searched for tons of information about cultural differences between Canada and China on the Internet and conducted surveys of differences of clothing and foods in the Masonville Mall and some local restaurants. Also, I divided cultural differences into five categories, which are clothing, food, housing, transportation and daily Canadian customs. In the whole process, I made great efforts to collect information as much as possible so that various information can be included in our app designing. What I did in the process laid the groundwork for the outcome. Meanwhile, I came up with designing an app in the end of our project and devoted myself to design the layout of our app as well as the content, which is conducive to show our project more clearly.

The older and the more I grow up the more I realize how different cultures are around the world. Based on geography and and size many different things can vary. One culture that sticks out to me and was something that for me is very unusual is the Chinese culture. Based on one’s his or hers ancestors people in China differentiate their culture in language, population, religion, and food.

This is made more apparent with the customs that exist in China, for instance, their clothing choices. In China, they are particularly conservative compared to the United States. Especially for women, the clothing is very particular. Dresses should be long, they do not wear bikinis at all, and certain colors actually mean something like a certain social status or a spiritual meaning. One of the most traditional Hans clothing is described to be “usually in the form of long gown, cross collar, wrapping the right lapel over the left, loose wide sleeves and no buttons but a sash” (Chinese Clothing, n.d.). Clothing in China is usually really colorful and usually a silk resembling material. Chinese food is not the steriotical meal such as rice with some chicken. Cuisine is influenced depending on the location in which it is made. Along with its great variety, the main style is supposedly Cantonese, which is mainly stir fried dishes. Szechuan is a popular one as well relying mostly on peanuts, sesame paste, and ginger and it is also well known for its spicy flavors (Zimmermann, 2017). Going deeper into China’s customs would be their holidays and traditions. Their official holidays include: New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Qingming Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Day and National Day (China Holidays, n.d.). Their traditions

Classical China expected women to act and look a certain way. It had been clearly laid out what qualities they were to possess and their prescribed responsibilities. These qualities and responsibilities were typically based off of how it would benefit her husband. Classical China was a patriarch society, so everything revolved around men. Women were typically a reflection of their men so their character and how they acted was to be of a certain standard, so as to make their husbands look good. Classical India also had specific expectations on how women were supposed to behave. The two countries had similar strict gender roles lined out for women with some differences.

Chinese culture is truly one of the great civilization our world has come across. It boasts a vast geographic expanse, over 4000 years of written history, as well as a rich and profound traditional society. Many aspects of Chinese civilization can be traced back many centuries. It is so diverse and unique, yet harmoniously blended, and presents itself a priceless benefit to the world.

Societies in general, whether it is in traditional china or modern america, all have an order. Other countries, such as america, do not have prominent “ways of life” or “rights and wrongs”. Instead, there is a vague hint at what beauty and other “good” things are. America is a melting pot; there are so many cultures and religions that dictate certain “ways of life.” We subconsciously mix them together to form personal values. But, nonetheless, there is still an order. In every single country, there is a certain type of person that society wants everyone to be. China has a culture (along with other attributes) that is prominent and followed throughout the country, while America’s isn’t as finite and nationally practiced. You cannot generalize

I stand between two worlds: the American and the Chinese culture, one which I was born into, the other I was raised into. The two doctrines drag at me constantly with a noose around my neck constantly warning me of accepting the other doctrine. Throughout my life, my family functioned on a basic norm: to not trust others and to value only the worth of my family, yet within the American institution, I learned to function upon the doctrines of cooperation and individualism. My life was thus a constant balance and strife as my parents saw in me undesirable traits that would, in the Chinese culture, rendered me empty-minded, without a thought of my own, or blatantly, an easily deceived idiot. Through the lens of my family, I viewed the world through

The geographical area of China is more than 9 million square kilometers and as a result, it is the fourth largest country in the world. There are several ethnic groups in China, the Han Chinese is the largest group, and it is found in almost all parts of the country. Other minority groups include Tibetan, Zhuang, Korean, and Mongol. The Chinese society is high context and non-verbal. The Chinese people acquire the knowledge of what they are supposed to do and say even if they are not told through conversation. Voice and facial expressions play a critical role in determining the feelings in a person. They do not have facial expressions when in a conversation. Direct eye contact is avoided because it is viewed as a symbol of disrespect (Clair & Norris, 2011).

One of the first cultural differences evident in Chinese and American society today is the social structure of each nation. Chinese social structure today is a vestige of the imperialism that existed in China formally from the Qin Dynasty, which began in 221 BCE, to the Qing Dynasty, which ended in 1912. This imperial system evolved slightly over time, but ultimately remained very uniform. In imperial China, society was stratified into distinct classes: landlord, peasant, craftsmen, and merchant (3). The landlords and the peasants made up a large majority of the citizens of China, while the craftsmen and merchants represented a much smaller fraction of the country’s populace.

Basically, about 40% people of Australia were born overseas or their parents were born overseas. So, it is a normal thing to make workplace to form a sort of culture that respecting individuals equality, freedom of speech in regards of their background, religions and other aspects. Australia is a multi-culture nation, and also present in the workplace, which makes it somewhat different from my country.

This year is my forth year that I has been studying in the United State. I’m already used to the U.S. culture and the U.S. living style. So in general, I didn’t experience any culture shock after I got here. If I had any culture shock, it’s probably three years ago. I couldn’t remember any of them. However I do have some thoughts about the differences between the U.S. and China after four years of studying in the United States.