The difference between West and ChinaCatherine201013140804when shows opinion Way of Life Punctualityinterpersonal relationshipIn the restaurant the way of showing Anger Old peoples lifeleaderwhen shows opinion When Chinese people show their opinion ,they like beat around the bush, while westerners like to show their views directly . Chinese people take pride in “modesty”, but westerner appreciate straight forward person.Way of LifeThe Chinese are very fond of lively. They want someone to accompany them, and never likes to be alone. Moreover, if a person is always alone, then this person can be poor. Westerner always like to something by alone . If someone always does not have any destination but to accompany them , they may feel their personal space had been invaded. PunctualityWesterner think Punctuality is very important , if a person late for a date or a meeting , they will be regarded as impolite . They likes to schedule a specific time ahead of time . In china, a small amount of lateness is acceptable . Chinese peoples time conception is not as strong as westerners.interpersonal relationshipChinese people attach much importance to interpersonal relationship. Sometimes the interpersonal relationship is very complicated, Chinese people like to curry favor with the rich and powerful people because they may need their help one day. In the restaurantChinese people like chatting and laughing when they in a restaurant , but westerner may think it is impolite to speak aloud in the restaurant . Many Chinese people think eating is the first happiness , so people are happier when they eat something .Old peoples lifeIn the western, most old people do not live with their children or relatives If they have enough money they will buy house or apartments in places where other old people live .If they do not healthy and strong enough to live alone, they would rather live in nursing houses for old people than live with their children But Chinese old people like to live with their children even their children dislike very much and most of Chinese old people help their children to take care of their grandchildren .the way of showing AngerIf westerner feel angry ,they will show it out ,but Chinese people believe that patience is a good moral character and they dont want to manifest their inner thought in the face. If possible, it is best to reason with others . If a person shows his anger easily ,he may be regarded as rude and impolite.LeaderIn the west ,people are more equal than Chinese. People have their right to show their views but Chinese are more likely to obey the leads command .In the past ,Chinese people call the government officers“父母 官” . Nowadays , some government officers have endless power .Impression to each other Thank you