| THE MAJOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICA AND CHINA The major difference between America and China is in essence the major difference between the Americans and the Chinese people. This difference lies in the culture of individualism vs collectivism. The other differences such as tipping, etc. are not differences or are unimportant differences. Some Americans are also very cheap and they don't tip or tip very miserably. The Americans look down upon the Chinese for spitting; at the same time, the Chinese parents penalize their kids for "finger lickin good" which is rather popular among the Americans consumers. This major difference of cultural mentality or ISM surfaces most vividly in the decision making of individuals'. Most Americans have been trained to think independently whereas most Chinese have been regimented or trained to take orders. Independent decision making is essential to the functioning of democracy. Perhaps this is why democracy and regimented upbringing are not compatible with each other. |
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