The set of pictures presented in class showed huge differences between Eastern and Western countries. The picture of two parts provides a thought of time between Eastern and Western people. It shows that Westerns think time is to be strictly observed, while Eastern think time could be reset due to the certain situation. Since global market economy has been growing mature, it is no longer uncommon for us to see firms from multiple countries doing business together. Therefore, time is becoming an important issue. As time goes by, people from Eastern countries have noticed the importance of time when doing business and communicating with people from Western countries. “Be on time” is now become a worldwide rule to every single one of us.
Another picture describes the thought of parents and children. With the child in the middle, and parents surrounded, no doubt, it is a picture of an Eastern family. Parents and grandparents from Eastern countries regard children as the center of family. They take good care of children and meet all the needs of children. Any little harm to children is unforgivable. Sometimes, grandparents give even more love. Whenever and whatever, children are always children in their minds. In the Western countries, children are taken care by their father and mother. They are taught to be independent. Westerns take much count of children’s education, no matter literal or humanistic. Children are grown with responsibilities, both for society and family. In Westerns’ minds, children will turn to man and women in the future, so that independence is the only thing they can count on.
East and West’s thoughts are different from many ways. Each thought is combined with local culture, education and traditions. Different thoughts are developed to suit different cultures. Today, some thought from both sides of the world have been more global. Everybody is seeking and developing his/her own point of view which is suitable for him/her.
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Excellent blog.
This blog touched upon two points, one is what you agree, the other one is what you disagree.
This is just the same with the critique you are writing. Give you assessment to other people's opinion or generalization. Tell why you agree or disagree, and give a convincing explanation.
As you said, eastern people are getting punctual because of the more frequent contact with western people, so some differences are diminishing. However, other differences, such as the child, might remain same for long time.
You are right to propose to have a developing point of view toward everything.
Good job.
Leslie
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