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Basic differences of the culture between China and the United States
Collectivism:generally speaking,China and other Asian cultures reflects the social scientists known as "collectivism" orientation.These cultural comparison pays attention to the group cooperation and individual modesty.
Individualism:on the contrary,Americans often show an individualistic orientation.They pay more attention to independence.
Americans pay more attention to "freedom".is not subject to external constraints.Chinese people are very accustomed to hierarchical structure,they can be based on their position in the structure and determine their own behavior.
Americans are more focused on informal and equal relationship.Americans usually don't attach importance to the social hierarchy.Chinese people are more likely to have a few lifelong friendship,willing to provide any form of help each other.
Americans may have many "friends" and acquaintances,but these friends and acquaintances transformate over time.
In China,relationships with others often means obligations between each other.In contrast,Americans tend to avoid interdependent relationships and may lead to long-term obligations of the situation.
Task oriented and relationship oriented
Chinese focuses on the relationship oriented.Keeping harmonious relationship is more important than to complete the task.Americans,by contrast,focus on the task orientation.Completing the work often is more important than relationships.
Harmony and "facts" of Chinese education is usually avoid direct conflict,public criticism and controversial topic.They want to maintain harmony among the surrounding,leaving "face" for others.On the contrary,Americans are usually willing to directly face the problems,criticism,discuss contentious issue,and insist that he thinks is "facts" opinion.They didn't care about "face".
The Chinese usually trust relationships more,but trust written rules and procedures less.Americans generally believe that the written rules apply to everyone,and can produce fair and reasonable procedures and decisions.
Chinese pay attention to the future very much.Americans usually less interested in the past and what they notice is present.For most Americans,the personal status is largely based on their own achievements,including level of education and career success.