Cultural Differences: Eastern vs Western Reputations Abroad
In Australia, Sydney, I discussed China with a work colleague. He had some Australian friends who travelled to China to weld some buses. He said,…
Cultural Differences: The 99% Factor In Conservative Chinese Dating Culture
In China, Guangzhou, I have come to appreciate certain psychological barriers exist between Chinese society and foreigners. Over the half a decade I have lived…
Cultural Differences: Cultural Dictators
In Australia, Sydney, today on the train, I saw two lost foreigners from China speaking in Chinese. What I did not like about Australian people…
Cultural Differences: Pollution In China And The West
Cultural Differences: Sunshine versus Pollution In a brief stopover in Australia, a consultation with a local Beijing-born GP turned to discuss the weather in China….
Cultural Differences: Doing Business In China vs Australia
Opening Shop In China vs Australia In China, Guangzhou, while conducting a regular English class with Chinese students, the topic of Chinese and Western business…
Cultural Differences: The Cultural Vacuum Of The West
China Steeped In Tradition China is a country steeped in tradition. There are so many traditions and cultural practices that happen in this country all…
Cultural Differences: Chinese Travel Aspirations
In Australia, Sydney, on a night-time walk down the main business district, I noticed a Chinese couple, and a lone Chinese girl walking with them….
Cultural Differences: Australian / Chinese Fashion Culture
Australian Fashion Culture As I am sitting here in Sydney, Australia, looking at all the girls passing outside the coffee shop, it dawns on me…
Cultural Differences: Sexualised Fashion Trends in East vs West Societies
The Spandex Tracksuit Pants Trend In Australian Fashion In Australia, Sydney, on a Thursday night in the local mall where everyone goes late night shopping,…
Cultural Differences: Safety In China vs The West
Today, I had a conversation with a subscriber who added me on WeChat. She travelled from Johannesburg, South Africa to Vietnam to teach English for…
