Chinese Culture Vs American Culture

China is a country with a many interesting cultures. What we usually know about the country is through movies or the local Chinese restaurant but to truly get an understanding of this country’s way of life, one must do extensive research. I’ve learned that China differs a lot from other countries including the United States. Sincere study of a culture is the only way to truly appreciate the differences. China’s culture is based on the respect of mankind. As mentioned earlier, China’s culture differ from that of the United States. Some of the differences I have encountered are social structure, confrontation/conflict, business relations, morals, and respect. These are only a couple areas where the two cultures differ; there are many more . In China the social structure is …show more content…
In China, no matter what the truth is; if it’s going to cause a confrontation then it should be overlooked. Respect comes first over what’s true. In America, we base our daily living on truth even if it may cause a conflict or confrontation to occur. These two cultures also differ in morals. Chinese society places high values on the morals of their people. Marriage is not encouraged until the late twenties. In fact, dating is discouraged early in a young adult’s life and proprieties are expected to be held up. The American culture is much more relaxed and some could even argue that there needs to be more emphasis on morals. Last, but not least, the cultures differ in how respect is given to one another. Being sensitive to another person’s needs is very important in Chinese culture. It is expected that you will respect the other person and treat them well. Their needs are met at each encounter. This is a characteristic that unfortunately has fallen on the wayside in the American culture. Since studying Chinese culture, I do believe that the United States really needs to “tighten up” on their interpersonal skills among each