Found this in my inbox. Just sharing. XD
To group all races of Asians as one is to overgeneralize. Asian races are more diverse than the Caucasians, i.e. Indians differ from the Chinese in most respects.
Key:
To group all races of Asians as one is to overgeneralize. Asian races are more diverse than the Caucasians, i.e. Indians differ from the Chinese in most respects.
Key:
Blue --> Westerners
Red --> Asians
(1) Opinion
(1) Opinion
Westerners: Talk to the point
Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different(2) Way of Life
Westerners: individualism, think of himself or herself.
Asians: enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business.(3) Punctuality
Westerners: on time.
Asians: in time.(4) Contacts
Westerners: Contact to related person only.
Asians: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.(5) Anger
Westerners: Show that I am angry.
Asians: I am angry, but still smiling... (Beware!)(6) Queue when Waiting
Westerners: Queuing in an orderly manner.
Asians: Queuing?! What's that?(7) Sundays on the Road
Westerners: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
Asians: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.(8) Party
Westerners: Only gather with their own group.
Asians: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.(9) In the restaurant
Westerners: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
Asians: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.(10) Travelling
Westerners: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
Asians: Taking picture is the most important; scenery is just for the background. (11) Handling of Problems
Westerners: Take any steps to solve the problems.
Asians: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.(12) Three meals a day
Westerners: Good meal for once a day is sufficed.
Asians: At least 3 good meals a day.(13) Transportation
Westerners: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
Asians: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car.(14) Elderly in day-to-day life
Westerners: When old, there is snoopy for companionship.
Asians: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit grandkids.(15) Moods and Weather
Westerners: The logic is: rain is pain.
Asians: More rain, more prosperity(16) The Boss
Westerners: The boss is part of the team.
Asians: The boss is a fierce god. (17) What's Trendy
Westerners: Eat healthy Asian cuisine.
Asians: Eat expensive Western cuisine.(18) The Child
Westerners: The kid is going to be independent and make his/her own living.
Asians: Slog whole life for the kids, the centre of your life.True or not? It's up to you XD.
This is such a great comparison... or this is such a swabeh comparison! =>
ReplyDeleteOo nga eh. Pati nga ako naaliw. :D
DeleteI don't agree with everything but a lot of it hit the bull in the eye. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. Same sentiments too.
DeleteMade me smile! Ayos ang illustration!Yes, I agree (to most) : )
ReplyDeleteThe illustration itself is really cool. ^_^
Deletehahaha love this! pede pa repost??? ilagay ko credit your name and blog? cute kasi!
ReplyDeleteSure. No problem Ms Gemma. ^_^
Deletethanks! here's the link http://gemsdaily.blogspot.com/2012/06/18-differences-between-americans-and.html
DeleteLol, Na-amused ako sa point of comparisons but most of them are so true with Asians :)
ReplyDeleteFor me, its almost all. ^_^
Deletehahaha.. this is great.. nice one.. this is great.. laughing while reading this
ReplyDeletecool comparison. kulit lang :)
ReplyDeletelalo na ung relaxing on weekends. haha.
good job for the comaprison!! haha! xx
ReplyDeletegood comparison ,and I can say .... all true, hahaha! funny but true
ReplyDeleteI dont agree with all but very nice illustrations.
ReplyDeletei think it's more of a Westerners vs Filipinos, not Asian ...hehehe!
ReplyDelete100% TRUE! Haha. Laughtrip pero totoo. Great comparison. This made my day! Noks Sosa I SiningFactory.com
ReplyDeleteThe last comparison is so TRUE.
ReplyDeleteEspecially for Filipino family.
hahahahahaha
ReplyDeleteI've been living half of my life in Europe, and travelled/lived for a while in an Arab country before settling here; I can giggle to no end at how accurate the illustrations and "facts" behind them.
I agree with some of the comments above, it's typical Pinoy.