Comments on: Etiquette Difference between China and Occident http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/ Welcome to Mysterious China Blog. The blog's main purpose is to let the world know the ancient, civilized and mysterious China. Mysterious China blog introduces all about China, including Chinese history, Chinese culture, Chinese scenery, China travel tour, Chinese food, China today, Chinese kung fu, Chinese legend and Beijing Olympics. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:29:30 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mao keqi http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/comment-page-1/#comment-1983 Mao keqi Wed, 12 May 2010 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/?p=608#comment-1983 it is not considered ‘unfriendly/ antagonistic’ like it is in China. how can you say so? i am a Chinese, i think i am a warm-hearted person and friendly, hehe it is not considered ‘unfriendly/ antagonistic’ like it is in China.

how can you say so? i am a Chinese, i think i am a warm-hearted person and friendly, hehe

]]> By: Jenny http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/comment-page-1/#comment-1688 Jenny Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:02:38 +0000 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/?p=608#comment-1688 "Occidental pays attention to the personal right of privacy very much. Everybody will seldom involve the other side’s “private problem” in ordinary talking" This is completely untrue. Westerners are quite likely to speak about their feelings, experiences and problems. Western culture encourages expression and it is a culture of debate. It is intimate and satisfying to discuss opposing views in details- it is not considered 'unfriendly/ antagonistic' like it is in China. “Occidental pays attention to the personal right of privacy very much. Everybody will seldom involve the other side’s “private problem” in ordinary talking”

This is completely untrue. Westerners are quite likely to speak about their feelings, experiences and problems. Western culture encourages expression and it is a culture of debate. It is intimate and satisfying to discuss opposing views in details- it is not considered ‘unfriendly/ antagonistic’ like it is in China.

]]> By: Mark88 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/comment-page-1/#comment-1662 Mark88 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:40:52 +0000 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/?p=608#comment-1662 Simone Simon had already attempted to forge a Hollywood career in the mid-thirties, and had fled back to France with her tail between her legs. , Simone Simon had already attempted to forge a Hollywood career in the mid-thirties, and had fled back to France with her tail between her legs. ,

]]> By: Suzie http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 Suzie Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:45:08 +0000 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/?p=608#comment-1626 I think occidentals discuss their feelings, innermost thoughts and ideas more than Chinese. They are more expressive and share their hearts, experiences and internal view with others more. The Chinese keep more of a distance, they worry about holding back information so that their face will always look good (and they take a longer time to trust people). In the West it would be ok to tell my friend (for example) that my uncle is an alcoholic, in China the person would say nothing due to fear of being made to look bad. In this way maybe Chinese are more private than Westerners regarding their true feelings about someone/ something. The Chinese show their generosity or warmth through indirect means: food, actions and advice giving. Westerners express their affection through hugs and verbal means. I think occidentals discuss their feelings, innermost thoughts and ideas more than Chinese. They are more expressive and share their hearts, experiences and internal view with others more. The Chinese keep more of a distance, they worry about holding back information so that their face will always look good (and they take a longer time to trust people). In the West it would be ok to tell my friend (for example) that my uncle is an alcoholic, in China the person would say nothing due to fear of being made to look bad. In this way maybe Chinese are more private than Westerners regarding their true feelings about someone/ something. The Chinese show their generosity or warmth through indirect means: food, actions and advice giving. Westerners express their affection through hugs and verbal means.

]]> By: Beryl Bray http://www.mysteriouschina.com/etiquette-difference-between-china-and-occident/comment-page-1/#comment-1510 Beryl Bray Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:39:40 +0000 http://www.mysteriouschina.com/?p=608#comment-1510 Considering that my family has been in America since the 1600's, I find it very interesting that my emotions many times are more like the Chinese. But, I feel a great need to change my behavior. Example: I've spent many years learning to "accept a compliment" and not say why they shouldn't say that to me. We will counsel one another, "Just say 'thank you.'" Perhaps its because originally we all come from that part of the world. Hmmm, guess that means many Chinese behaviors would be much closer to Right. :o Considering that my family has been in America since the 1600’s, I find it very interesting that my emotions many times are more like the Chinese. But, I feel a great need to change my behavior. Example: I’ve spent many years learning to “accept a compliment” and not say why they shouldn’t say that to me. We will counsel one another, “Just say ‘thank you.’”

Perhaps its because originally we all come from that part of the world. Hmmm, guess that means many Chinese behaviors would be much closer to Right. :o

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