Comparison of german and chinese culture
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German and Chinese cultures differ in their communication styles, concepts of individuality, and approaches to punctuality. The Germans tend to be more direct in expressing opinions, value individualism more, and place high importance on punctuality. In contrast, the Chinese tend to communicate opinions more indirectly to avoid offense, emphasize community over the individual, and have a more flexible view of punctuality. Other differences include hygiene habits, childrearing traditions, meal customs, and the adoption of transportation technologies.
Comparison of german and chinese culture
- 1. Comparison of German and Chinese culture The Germans are more direct in expressing their feelings and opinions, while the Chinese tend to spin to give opinions Is it true? Maybe, in Chinese culture when a person is very straightforward it is often taken as being immature or very rude. Way of Life: The Germans are more individual while the Chinese are made to live among many people. Perhaps that is why the rate of depression in China is very low compared with Western countries, because few people tend to end its relationship with other easily. Punctuality: The Germans are very punctual, that's a fact, it is also a fact that the Chinese are a bit more flexible. Hygiene habits: One of the first things they do is to get the Germans to take a shower, with the Chinese is reversed, prefer to take a shower before bed. The Germans want to smell good and keep cool in the start of a day, the Chinese want to relax and enjoy a good sleep. Breeding: As we have seen in Chinese culture grandparents occupy a place as important as parents in the upbringing and education of children, except Germany, where parents are the primary influence, and grandparents are in the background. daily meals: In China, the three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are hot meals, whereas in Germany it's only lunch, and for breakfast and dinner prefer something more casual. Transport: Europe has always been a continent that has had the technology at hand, unlike Chinese because their policies have relegated the world, until the entry of capitalism, this, and the current consciousness of the Germans by heating global causes forty years ago the Germans walked in Chinese auto and bicycle, which now is the reverse.