Test 1  Differences Between Chinese Culture and American Culture

ⅠGeneral differences

A. Histroy 

---China: a traditional centuries-old country

----America: a(n)____1___nation

B.Cultural identity

---China: long endured traditions and customs

----America: a melting pot of cultures

ⅡSpecific differences

A. Social Structure

---China: formal and hierarchical

----America: loose and____2_____

B.Confrontation/ Confllict

---China: avoid direct conflict or confrontation

----America: ___3____and honour to a person are prioritised

C. Self

---China: value collectivism, eg. willing to ___4____for greater good

----America: look more at individualism

D. _5__and Reputation

---China: avoid humiliating actions,eg. sacrifice the job to heal the shame

----America: getting the job done isi more importanet than reputation

E. Business Relations

---China: _6___comes  ahead of business

----America: business is more important

F.Morals

---China: places  high value on morals, late marriage is encouraged,__7__is discouraged  in early adolescence, proprieties are expected to be held up

----America: more_8____

G Humility

---China: _Humility is considered a__9___.

----America: successes are lauded; humility is a sign of weakness

H Time Sensitivity

---China: view time as a(n)__10_____not an absolute

----America: very time sensitive in meetings and deadlines