中美文化差异

The Differences of culture between China and America Different countries have their own different culture。At present, China has in the international community has been occupying the important position. China has entered the world, therefore, to learn foreign culturefor us is becoming more and more important.

China and the United States in some cultural and social differences are deep-rooted, there are a few differences 。

Ⅰ.differences of character

In China, the Chinese people are relatively modest, when meeting someone else's praise, they would be more modest. But americans when encountering other people's praise, would be very happy and will give“thanks” to the people who praise them.

Ⅱ.Differences of privacy

Americans usually very respect other people's privacy . Americans usually don't ask others' age, salary. The uninvited visitors is absolutely not welcomeUninvited visitors (including parents) is absolutely unwelcome. But in China, we ask about age, salary is very normal things. When there is no greeting, guests are ahead of schedule, we are also very welcome. Handle your good friend, what matter will tell him.

Ⅲ.Differences of Opening

Americans are quite open They seldom care about gender relations and will make friends with you. But in China, influenced by the feudal

society, men and women between friends not too close.

Ⅳ.Differences of direct

Americans are very direct, and less like depend on otherstreat any things.Especially in professional discussion, often hold the different opinions and debate .Conversely, Chinese people are modest .

Orientals tend not to directly conflict but euphemistically through the status of relatively high third party to insert.

Ⅴ.Differences of independence

Americans usually less like depend on others, and even do not be willing to accept parents' help.And parents also encourage children to left home early,and to live independent life and develop by themselves.

Children are very happy to work to make a living, don't ask parents for money, but support himself with his own hands.

In our country teenagers in this respect development more slowly. Chinese parents will also often take the initiative to give their children some money 。Therefore, in the United States, when borrowing things from others, you will be refused, even he is not friendly, but encourages you to finish work, own independent without the help of others.

Ⅵ.Differences of money

Americans are willing to buy things. Even if when there is no money they will borrow money to buy. Buildings, for example, americans often buy loans in the early building, and living building firstly but