中西文化比较-刮痧(英文版)

collaborative spirit.

Not harming collective benefit is the precondition of what one does and what one says. When Chinese deal with the relationship of individual benefit and
at the conversation between Datong and
his friend as well as boss Kunlan:

Datong: I won’t talk to you!

Kunlan: I am so sorry. I’m trying to tell you. I couldn’t lie, they knew everything.
individual needs over group needs, which gives priority to individual, advocates individual benefits and individual freedom. Americans think that everyone has the freedom to do everything he wants as long as what he does will not interrupt others’ benefit,
where collectivity outweighs individuality, but is unacceptable and unforgivable in American society. And this is not only the conflict between collectivism and individualism, but also the conflict in interpersonal relationship view.
people usually do on that occasion. In China,
relationship plays a critical role in people’s lives. Many Chinese people get ahead with the help of their family background and friends. Therefore, they are used to extending their
Kunlan: But I am just a property right lawyer, I knew little
about family law. Datong: Denis is my best creation. I have a property right over him, right? They made a mistake, and all that you should do is to point it out and I can take Denis home. I’m
following statements are very
clear:
Individualism emphasizes the importance of individual identity over group identity,
individual rights over group rights and
Kunlan: …Family law is a very special land. It’s short time
to ask a continuous day of hearing so that you can get
someone who is qualified. Datong: John, you know how much I love Denis! You’re best lawyer I know and my best friend. I mean who is ready to help.

In Gua Sha, when Jane gave birth to Denis at the hospital, Datong did not accompany her at the hospital because he had a meeting at the company.
This kind of choice is understandable in China,
Comparison of Chinese and American values about success based on the movie
Chinese and Americans possess different values about success. At the beginning of the movie, XU Da-tong is rewarded as the best designer of video games by the company. When he is
Datong: I don’t have the time and intonation to hear you to justify your action. I just want to get my son home and get my life back. Kunlan: And that’s why more than ever you need this job! Datong: I consider you as my friend, but you sold me out. How dare you expect me to work with you again? Kunlan: I just told the truth
collective benefit, they think more of collective
benefit. Sometimes, they will try their best to realize collective benefit at the expense of individual benefit. Chinese are always required to follow rules docilely and repress themselves. This kind of self-repression
family law lawyer, but Datong insists on asking
him to be his counsel. The only reason is that Kunlan is his friend, and he trusts him. The following is the conversation between Datong and his friend Kunlan:
and he will be responsible for what he does.
In the contrast, collectivism attaches
importance to “we” identity over the “I”
identity, group rights over individual rights and ingroup-oriented needs over individual want and desires. Collectivism promotes relational interdependence, in-group harmony, and in-group

Nevertheless, Americans hold different values in this aspect. Americans are more likely to express pride in themselves and their accomplishment rather than to express pride in their group, company, family or hometown.
gratitude to other people even though their
success has little to do with some of them.

They seldom say that they succeed because of their
own ability and hard work.
makes American scholars think that Chinese culture
Chinese culture emphasizes the full devotion to
the collectivity and ignores individuality, while American culture gives a limited devotion to the collectivity.
Differences between Chinese and Western culture
Three
Aspects
Different values about success
Interpersonal Relationships
Different attitudes towards friendship
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Friendship
In Gua Sha, Datong asks his friend as well as boss Kunlan to be his counsel in the hearing, while Kunlan is just a property right lawyer, who knows little about family law. Kunlan suggests Datong to find a professional
Interpersonal Relationship

Dealing with the interpersonal relationship, American culture pays attention to individualism, while Chinese culture pays attention to collectivism. The
requested to make a short speech, he
mentions that he would especially extend thanks to his boss and all of his colleagues.
This is a typical Chinese speech made after being successful. They attribute their success to other’s help and cooperation. It is what Chinese
counting on you!
Take another example, in the second hearing, Kunlan tells the judge that
Datong once hit Denis. Kunlan’s
attestation lead the case to be taken over by the formal court, Datong is very angry and decides to quit the job, thinking that Kunlan’s behavior betrays friend. Look