Archive

Month: January 2018

Cultural Differences: The Red Line Personality

The Red Line is a new series of conversations between myself and Chinese people. In this article, we talk about psychological problems of Chinese people.

Cultural Differences: Chinese Tunnel Vision versus Western Enterprise Study Practices

Eastern & Western study practices are unique in their own ways. In this post, learn about Chinese tunnel vision compared to Western enterprise study methods.

Cultural Differences: How China And The West Appropriate Foreign Fashion

Fashion is a very polarizing topic around the world. In this post, we discuss how China and The West appropriate foreign fashion and a possible solution.

Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Attitudes To Health Care

Attitudes towards healthcare vary dramatically in the East and West. Read about an Aussie’s experience being sick in China and the culture of healthcare.

Cultural Differences: Leveling Up To The Pajamas Level Of Convenience In China (秋裤水平)

In China, there is an obvious habit of proximity to convenience. Find out what the Pajamas Level of Confidence is and how convenience affects Chinese culture.

Cultural Differences: Where Are The Blue Skies

In Western countries, it is completely normal to have crystal clear blue skies on a sunny day. In China, pollution often means this isn’t the case.

Cultural Differences: Chinese Country Girls vs City Girls

When traveling to Eastern and Western cultures, accustoming your dating practices can become complicated. Learn about the desires of city and country girls.

Cultural Differences: Asking For Directions In China

Asking locals for directions is something that any tourist has experienced. This articles covers what its like asking for directions with language barriers.

Teaching In China: English Tutoring to Chinese Kid in Guangzhou (家教)

Tutoring English in China (家教) Class Start (上课) I arrived to the boy’s parents apartment complex in Taojin (淘金) at 8:30 pm.  The class with…

Cultural Differences: Crocodile Dundee in China

The more time you spend in China, the more you’ll realise that the dynamics of the Laowai stereotype are shifting. Learn about this and more in this post.

Cultural Differences: Western Directness (直接) verses Chinese Ambiguity (暧昧)

This post compares Western directness and Chinese ambiguity as culturally different forms of communication between Eastern and Western cultures, and more.

World International English Teacher Job Interview – China, Guangzhou

A complete guide on the interview process when applying for an English teaching job in China, interview questions, demo class, work culture, and more.

Cultural Differences: Groping Culture On The Chinese Metro System

Groping on the metro system is seen a lot more frequently in the East than the West. This is an Aussie’s experience of groping and personal space in China.

中澳文化差异:中国地铁系统的咸猪手文化

遭遇咸猪手 今天在广州地铁上,我登上了一节客满量达80%的车厢。我进了地铁门之后就一直往前挤,一直走挤到了车厢的中间。

Cultural Differences: Work Rights – East vs West

Government regulations on workplace rights strike a balance between employee and business needs. This post compares workplace rights in the East and West.

Cultural Differences: Trying to Rationalize The Problem China

Whilst some Chinese citizens accept their country has problems, most attempt to rationalize these issues. Here is a Western perspective of how this applies.

中澳文化差异:试图对中国存在的问题作出辩解

在中国,我所写下的任何一个话题都是我亲身经历无数次的。这些明断的见解都来自于经验。

Cultural Differences: Chinese v Australian State Welfare

State welfare programs are a point of discussion in most cultures. In this article, we discuss and compare the traits of Eastern and Western state welfare.

中国西方文化差异:中澳贫富差异

文化差异:中澳贫富差异 我刚从万胜围的一个公寓大楼走出来,看到一个粉红色宝马,心想,这一定是哪个有钱女孩的车。 在中国,关于车有一点很有趣,就是没人知道你开什么车。

Cultural Differences: Dressing Like Stereotypical Westerners

It’s no secret that fashion varies between the East and West. In this post, read about fashion stereotypes and what its like to be a westerner in China.

Cultural Differences: Street Protests In Western and Chinese Societies

In Western democracies, street protests are common and mostly allowed. Learn about how this is different in China, and the tactics protesters must use.

中澳文化差异:中西方社会的街头抗议

扰乱中国社会的稳定性 今天,我在中国发现一个有趣的社会现象。

Cultural Differences: The Term Laowai (老外)

As a white person living in China, the word Laowai is often heard from locals. Find out what this term means, how it is racist, racism in the East, and more.

中澳文化差异:西方和中国咖啡店的文化差异

星巴克美好的一天 在中国,只有在星巴克喝上两杯咖啡,一天才会心情好,那是美好的一天。 无论你生活在中国的哪里,你都能找到星巴克。你可以来星巴克,坐下来,做你的工作,喝杯咖啡,休息一下,也可以出去做一些其它的事情,然后回到星巴克,再喝一杯咖啡,完成你的工作,最后你就可以回家了。那就是我在中国的星巴克平常的一天。

Cultural Differences: Job Interviews in China That Resemble Pokemon Go Hunts

As an Aussie living in China, the way job interviews are performed was a massive culture shock. This is my experience of a Pokemon Go style Job Interview.

Cultural Differences: Western and Chinese Coffee Shop Culture

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. Find out how coffee culture differs in the East and West. Starbucks in China, Takeaway vs Dine In, and more.

中澳文化差异:在中国的面试像口袋妖怪去狩猎

一种典型的工作在中国的面试 当我在新港东地铁站的火车站时,我看见一大群男孩女孩拿着手机站在那里。 我想:“他们在干什么? 他们在玩计算机游戏吗? 他们在玩口袋妖怪游戏吗?” 我带着好奇走进他们。

Cultural Differences: The Difference Between Rich and Poor in China and The West

Every country has rich and poor people, but the way it is looked at differs between cultures. Find out how rich people are viewed in China vs The West.

Revolutions in China – Underground Russian Internet

Internet censorship is a significant issue all over the globe. In this blog post, learn about Russian internet in China, the footpath analogy, and more.