Edward T. Hall's High Context Low Context Theory on Chinese Culture

Could you take a guess and tell from what culture a person is from by just listening to their voice? Could you also tell by looking to their appearance; The way they dress, the color of their skin, facial features? What about the way they carry their selves? Just like “The Chinese in All of Us” by Richard Rodriguez where he explains that he feels connected to all the cultures around America, with its “culture, a sound, an accent, a walk.” (Rodriguez 730). It does not mean and require that you must look a certain way to belong to a certain culture.

Ancient Chinese symbolism, myths and traditions promoted a distinct culture in China as is evidenced by creating a unique architecture, reflecting a spiritual aesthetic in art and literature, and prompting the observance of ancient customs. The Ancient Chinese left an indelible mark on China’s culture. The first Chinese communities that settled the Yellow River basin and spread their belief set in motion a worldview that influenced the Chinese people and caused a dominate culture to emerge. Each generation was accustomed to accepting the stories that had been passed down by previous generation. Since the symbols, myths and traditions were popular and deeply embedded into society the customs were easy to maintain.

We have all been in a situation where we have immigrated to a new country for different reasons regarding, better future, or education. In the book Jade of Peony, Wayson Choy describes a struggle of a Chinese immigrant family as they settle in Canada, through the perspective of three young children; Liang, Jung, and Sekky. Each child describes his or her struggle, while settling in a new country. The family struggles to keep their children tied to their Chinese customs and traditions as they fit in this new country. The Chinese culture needs to be more open minded as it limits the future generation’s potential. Chinese culture limitations are seen through the relationship expectations, education, gender roles and jobs.

The Canadian government, who invited Chinese person entered to Canada to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), that Chinese had paid contributions to Canada and there do not have return or respect to Chinese; however, in 1885 implemented the “Chinese Immigration Act”. Chinese person who settle in Canada would have to pay “head tax” and until in

By analyzing the examples above, a complete picture is formed to depict the status of Chinese immigrants in Canada. The Chinese immigration experience has had its own difficulties and obstacles. It seems that for every hurdle that the Chinese immigrants go through, there is another twist that prevents that individual from realizing the goals that prompted them to leave the China in the first place.

Tell me what's not made in China.” and “Is China America’s friend or enemy...Can you guys take care of North Korea for us?” The most people who were asked were elder people who were not good at speaking English because they spent the most time living in their own Chinese community. Let look back at the second image that white people wished Asian and other immigrants leave their white community, but now, in the modern society, they went to the immigrants’ community to disturb and embrace them. Of course, this is not an everyday situation, however, it can still reveal the social issue that had already existed since the first immigration

Immigration laws have resulted in a situation where many Chinese immigrants live and work in Canada, but it is also an issue that has been blown out of proportion by the media and politicians. Chinese immigrants have cost Canadian’s job, and many resources set aside for the Canadian population. Due to the minor changes to laws, border restrictions, and the implementation of new laws, the Canadian government will be able to control the Chinese immigration population.

The traditional Chinese story called Monkey, Journey to the West, is one which reflects well the religious traditions of the country. The story is certainly not associated with one religion, but rather the Chinese culture. There are many references to Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist beliefs, which is what the mass of people in China identify their religious beliefs to be. This paper is going to explore how all three religious traditions are presented in the book, and what does that say about Chinese culture. As a person who is interested in learning about foreign culture, this topic sparked my interest, since it will explore how the Chinese culture is developed in result of the 3 main religions.

Every time, when China’s people talk about immigration, they will think of foreign immigrants live a healthy, wealthy, and successful life. For a better life, more and more people left their hometown to a totally strange place for them. However, do these immigrants really have a wonderful life as they thinking? Are we really known about the life of these immigrants who living in Flushing and working in food court? In fact, most of the Chinese immigrants are facing different kinds of difficulties such as language, culture, and new

It would be prudent at this point to investigate the broader social context of migration from Hong Kong that influenced his migration/integration experience. According to Chu (2013), “In 1995, Fortune wrote a cover story for its international edition entitled “The Death of Hong Kong,” claiming that 'the naked truth about Hong Kong 's future can be summed up in two words: Its over. '”

In Chinese culture, the world is viewed as a detailed system demonstrated by the principles of yin-yang and the Five Phases. This theory was developed more than 2000 years ago and continues to play a major part in Chinese health culture. The doctrine of yin-yang and the Five Phases describes the human organism as a micro-organism of the universe, constantly looking to maintain balance. Its elements swing between the two poles of yin and yang. Also, the five phases are called the five Evolutive Phases, specifically concepts associated with wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. These concepts represent qualities that represent one another in a

Chinese immigrants provide a positive implication on both Canadian Economic growth hand the relationship between China and Canada. Amazingly, “there are currently 1.5 million Chinese nationals living in Canada,” says Fang Li. Without this continuous flow of immigrants from China, Canada and its citizens would find themselves in a situation where the number of 20 to 44 years old would be declining. “Without the vital immigration China provides, Canada’s growth would just not be

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.

China has about five thousand years history which is a very long period of time. Also, the Chinese civilization was growing with these periods of time and it will continues greater than ever. Many wars and unhappinesses were happening during this period. Although, the time has passed, the histories and the civilizations have not passed. These family virtues, serious, working attitudes, sense of justice and the great Confucian tradition have been deeply assimilated into the Chinese people. Some Chinese traditions are different from North American’s. The Chinese culture has many special characteristics which are very interesting for people to learn.

Early chinese civilization was very well in control of Asia and assumed the role of ‘big brother” to its neighboring Asian countries of Japan, Vietnam, and Korea. Japan, Korea, and Vietnam were absolutely affected by China, being affected by Chinese religion, government, and sky’s the limit from there. Even if you look at current day Asia, those countries still possess a lot of Chinese influence.