Something amusing to share with you all...
These illustration was made by Liu Young who was born in China and educated in Germany.
*With added comments*
Blue ->
Westerner
Red ->
Asian
* * Comment -> Me
OPINION
W: Talk to the point
A: Talk around the circle, especially if different opinions
*We like to bluff a lot. If can go outside to drink and eat first, it's even better for us (Malaysian culture)*
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WAY OF LIFE
W: Individualism, think of himself or herself.
A: Enjoy gathering with family and friends, solving their problems, and know each other's business ('keh poh')
*So true, the busybody us*
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PUNCTUALITY
W: On time.
A: In time.
*If the dinner is at 7pm, we will reach there by 7.30pm. If 'angpows' are given to the attendees, we will be there by 6.30pm*
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CONTACTS
W: Contact to related person only.
A: Contact everyone everywhere, business very successful.
*Good and successful networking cos we can talk craps a lot. Hehe*
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ANGER
W: Show that I am angry.
A: I am angry, but still smiling (beware)
*Beware, that's me too*
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QUEUE WHEN WAITING
W: Queuing in an orderly manner.
A: Queuing?! What's that?
*The typical behavior even though we get the number already*
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SUNDAYS ON THE ROAD
W: Enjoy weekend relaxing peacefully.
A: Enjoy weekend in crowded places, like going to the mall.
*The more, the merrier. Whenever there is a crowd, we are always in the midst esp during sales*
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PARTY
W: Only gather with their own group.
A: All focus on the one activity that is hosted by the CEO.
*We also gather with our own groups. Just that, we are more likely to go to CEO's event cos we want to be in his good books and to eat free good food*
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IN THE RESTAURANT
W: Talk softly and gently in the restaurant.
A: Talk and laugh loudly like they own the restaurant.
*Haha. When everyone is staring at us, we'll lower down our volume for a while and then continue talking in our usual way*
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TRAVELLING
W: Love sightseeing and enjoy the scenery.
A: Taking pictures is the most important, scenery is just for background.
*We did the right thing! We already spent so much money and time so should capture the moment for memories and enjoy at the same time*
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HANDLING OF PROBLEMS
W: Take any steps to solve the problems.
A: Try to avoid conflicts, and if can, don't leave any trail.
*We tend to run away from our problems rather than facing it or solving it. Scared to get into trouble also.*
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3 MEALS A DAY
W: Good meal for once a day is sufficient.
A: At least 3 good meals a day.
*But our 3 good meals are too nourishing until the obesity rate starts to skyrocket in Malaysia. Can't blame the people cos the food in Msia is tasty and cheap. Just that too oily plus we like to have supper which is not good for digestion.*
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TRANSPORTATION
W: Before drove cars, now cycling for environmental protection.
A: Before no money and rode a bike, now got money and drive a car.
*The bigger, the better. At least this applies to Sibu people cos we prefer
Toyota Hilux (can carry a lot of things, just dump it at the back) than other cars. As for the rest, they will get a car no matter what; to show face (bank loan, gov loan, 'along')*
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ELDERLY IN DAY TO DAY LIFE
W: When old, there is dog for companionship.
A: When old, guarantee will not be lonely, as long as willing to babysit the grandkids.
*Good...to strengthen the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren. Somemore, our parents know the best for them based on what we are today*
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MOODS AND WEATHER
W: The logic is rain is pain.
A: More rain, more prosperity.
*My mood is not easily affected by weather only by people*
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THE BOSS
W: The boss is part of the team.
A: The boss is a fierce god.
*Scared to approach superior ones cos if accidentally hurt his feelings then the promotion is gone or worse still, say bye bye to your job*
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WHAT'S TRENDY
W: Healthy Asian cuisine.
A: Expensive Western cuisine.
*Expensive things are always better. Haiz, as long as the food is good, eat at anywhere also can*
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THE CHILD
W: The kid is going to be independent and make his/ her own living.
A: Work, live and all for the kids, the centre of life.
*Cos we want the BEST for our children (I want the BEST for my parents too)*
LET'S LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. REMEMBER TO THANK GOD *v*
