동양인 vs 서구인

[홍경삼(SF)]

Difference between Westerners and Asians -

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.However, I find that it's very interesting observation to share it with you all.


Key: Blue --> Westerners; Red --> Asians

(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.

[김영해(성북석관)]

좋은 글 감사합니다.

[이동철(부산)]

제가 동서양인이 쓰는 근육이 다르고 호흡법이 달라 문화가 달라졌다는 것을 연구하고 있어 좋은 자료 감사합니다.

[이동철(부산)]

12번째 서양인은 하루 한끼 잘 먹으면 되지만 동양인은 꼭 세끼를 먹어야 하는 이유를 말씀 드리죠. 서양인은 육식동물, 동양인은 초식동물 유전자를 많이 갖고 있습니다. 육식 동물은 1주일에 한 번 정도 먹지만 초식동물은 하루 종일 먹어야 합니다.

[이동철(부산)]

그런데 동서양을 지역으로 나누면 안되고, 백인종(인도, 중동,북아프리카 포함)과 유색인종(사하라 이남 아프리카, 인도 남부, 아시아, 아메리카 원주민)으로 나누어 관찰해야 확실한 구별이 된다고 생각합니다.