The Difference between the Eastern and Western Culture

[Miss-Thought]

Icons For Understanding Eastern and Western Cultures

These icons were created by Yang Liu, who was born in China and educated in Germany, It's a very smart and useful way to know the difference between them. I liked it and found it true and so funny. I hope you will like it too


BLUE —— Westerner

RED —— Middle Easterner



ANGER

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When Westerners are unhappy, their emotions can be easily perceived through body language, facial expression and tone
In middle east countries, it’s a little more difficult to tell how someone is feeling


MAKING CONTACTS

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Westerners tend to have very linear relationships, whereas middle easterners tend to have more circular relationships


Queue When Waiting

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no comment:smile (92):l


ELDERLY IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

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Grandparents in Eastern societies remain an integral part of the family, they stay at home to raise the grandchildren
In Western societies, it's uncommon to hear of parents living with their children


IN THE RESTAURANT

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Anyone who has ever been in a restaurant in Saudi Arabia will surely chuckle at this one


ON TIME

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Whenever you're aboard and you have to make an appointment, you will be asked this question, "Do you mean GMT time or Arabic time?" because it's well-known that most Arabians are never on time. It's true. Ask me about them!l


HANDLING OF PROBLEMS

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No doubt this one frustrates all Westerners living in middle east countries. I’m sure we frustrate Arabs to no end with our own problem solving techniques

Westerners tend to take the most direct approach to problem solving. Problem solving in Middle East is a bit more complex. Often the most direct approach is ignored. Sometimes the problem is never dealt with


The Child

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Family relationships in the East and West are very different. In the West, children are raised primarily by the parents, with grandparents playing less of a role in day-to-day life. In the East, both parents and grandparents are actively involved in raising children


Transportation

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I've just found the solution to all accidents and traffic jams that occur in our country: ditch your car and start riding a bike. It's cheep, doesn't need oil and it's healthy for your body. You will also enjoy the view on your way to work, home, or school. Just think about it:smile (91):l


The Boss

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Way of Life

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Westerners assert a lot more independence than Middle Easterners. I think sometimes this point is best reflected while traveling. Westerners will travel solo or in small groups. Most Arabs travel in large groups

Way of Thinking

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What do you think about these comparisons?l

Did you find them to be true or to embody a reality?l

waiting your opinions

thanks in advance

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[إجتماعي]

You know miss-thought?0
I tried to find any things untrue but unfortunately all of your comparisons are 100 % true aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah that’s what we called sigh so no comment from my side

Thanks miss thought it is a great effort indeed
Keep it on

[eblafarm22]

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[monalife]

Very interesting topic
Thanks a lot

[ACME]

What do you think about these comparisons?l

Did you find them to be true or to embody a reality?l

waiting your opinions



First we should know that they are not that good:smile (92): and we are not that bad .

I think some of the comparisons made above are completely true especially the ones regarding being on time and queuing when waiting ,while others are merely biased and unfair judgements void of any reasoning . This is an example.


When Westerners are unhappy, their emotions can be easily perceived through body language, facial expression and tone
In middle east countries, it’s a little more difficult to tell how someone is feeling


How come !I believe this is untrue . Humans are alike in expressing their anger and happiness
It is God's gift to all . It has nothing to do with your place of birth or race .For example if we have one person from Africa and another from Eskimo , they show their emotions in the same way through body language and facial expressions .You can tell their emotions easily
You can know if they are anxious or excited through their body language
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Thanks a lot for this a topic . I liked and enjoyed reading it.

[prettyالسبهه]

most of them are true
not all of them
thanks so much I like it

[hot-meme=girl]

SoOoOoOo great Topic really i enjouyed them

almost of them are true

the most part made me laugh the part of The way of thinking

hahahahaha

[rose rani]

all of them are true

I hope oneday we change for better

thank you for shairng us

[Miss-Thought]

You know miss-thought?0
I tried to find any things untrue but unfortunately all of your comparisons are 100 % true aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah that’s what we called sigh so no comment from my side

Thanks miss thought it is a great effort indeed
Keep it on


yeaaaaaaaaaah social, it's aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh

and pppppppppppppppppffffffffffffffffffffffff as Spanish people say lool

thanks for passing by and adding your comments, it meant so much to me
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[Miss-Thought]

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thanks for passing by
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[Miss-Thought]

Very interesting topic
Thanks a lot


thanks so much for passing by and adding your nice comments

god bless you
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[Miss-Thought]

First we should know that they are not that good and we are not that bad
sirhassen
I absolutely agree with you


How come !I believe this is untrue . Humans are alike in expressing their anger and happiness
It is God's gift to all . It has nothing to do with your place of birth or race .For example if we have one person from Africa and another from Eskimo , they show their emotions in the same way through body language and facial expressions .You can tell their emotions easily
You can know if they are anxious or excited through their body language


I take your point that nobody can hide facial expressions unless they are an actor/actress, and that totally true but the world is full of people who have different characters, cultures, traditions, etc
This difference helps to make someone act in a certain way to express their emotions,for example, take Chinese people. They smile all the time even if they are angry. I've never seen people like them. you really can't tell what their true feelings are. I think it's culture. Also, they never disagree with what anyone says. ALSO, this has something to do with the culture. It's very impolite do disagree or show your anger to people. So I believe that the culture in which we grow up plays a role to shape our acts to express our emotions


Thanks a lot for this a topic . I liked and enjoyed reading it

you're always welcome

[Miss-Thought]

most of them are true
not all of them
thanks so much I like it


pretty

you're welcome sis, glad that you like it
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[Miss-Thought]

SoOoOoOo great Topic really i enjouyed them

almost of them are true

the most part made me laugh the part of The way of thinking

hahahahaha


loooooooooooooooool

yeah, we do think like that way,we are Arabians

may allah SWT bless you sis

[Miss-Thought]

all of them are true

I hope oneday we change for better

thank you for shairng us


Thanks so much for passing by and adding your comments

it meant so much to me

god bless you
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