中美文化比较论文
individualism which has been a source of conflict with other cultures that look collectively. A person from China is more prone to look at how their acts affect the whole instead of how it affects them personally. They are more willing to give up and sacrifice for the greater good. America’s individualism has been its backbone and the reason for its success as a world power. So when these two opposite culture boomed. Chinese began to obtain the cream from American individualism. American people may pay more attention to his own interests and future, they are more realistic and pragmatic. Comparing with them, we are more selfless and loyal to nation’s goal and struggling for the great rejuvenation of Chinese nation. Now, more and more Chinese people have tasted the sweetness of pragmatic and acting like this way.
3.2 Time concept
In the perspective of “time concept”, Crossing cultures for business can be frustrating when it interferes with getting the job done. Most Americans are very time sensitive when it comes to meetings and deadlines. If the meeting was to commence at 2:00, then all parties are to be present at that time. The Chinese do not view time as an absolute but more as a suggestion. Concern is not expressed for a meeting starting late or ending at a different time. The same can be applied to deadlines. If a report is due on Friday, an American would be waiting for that report to be received before end of business day. The Chinese would not worry if it showed up several days later. The reason why Chinese people prefer to focusing on the past is we believe we can learn a lesson from the past and guide us performing the right thing in the future. There is a Chinese proverb: "consider the past, and you shall know the future." However, American are more concerned about the future, they are more foresight and sagacity. We Chinese can learn a lot from it and complish things more outstandingly.
3.3 Status
In the perspective of “status”, Reputation of the individual is very important in China. If an action will humiliate someone or ruin a reputation, it is avoided. When shame occurs, the person sacrifices their job or whatever it is that will heal the shame. In America, reputations come and go overnight and in the end usually does not matter. The end result is more of the focus. A person is more likely to overlook a reputation to get the job done.
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