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Month: February 2018

Cultural Differences: The Rise Of A Chinese Dictator

China’s leader Xi Jinping has been in the news all over the world. In this post, find out about the social controls, effects of the dictatorship, and more.

Cultural Differences: Dealing With Racism In Eastern And Western Societies

Racism is encountered by many foreigners while travelling in different cultures. This article explains how the East and West deal with racism differently.

Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Nightclubs

Nightclubs are a sought after attraction in both Eastern and Western cultures. This post is all about how nightclubs differ in these two cultures, and why.

Cultural Differences: Australian versus Chinese Country Folk

Eastern and Western societies adopt a countryside lifestyle for different reasons. This post discusses the role the countryside plays to Aussie & Chinese people.

Cultural Differences: Cash-In-Hand Work In China And The West

Cash-in-hand work involves being paid with physical cash rather than through a bank account. Learn about the culture of cash-in-hand work in the East vs West

Cultural Differences: The Cultural Vacuum Of The West

Most traditions and cultural factors vary between Australia and China. This time, we look at the tradition-steeped China and the cultural vacuum of Australia

Advice To Travelers In China: Hostels, Hotels, or Apartments

Before you travel abroad to China, here are some insights into the ease and legality of living in China temporarily for travel, study, or teaching purposes.

Cultural Differences: Travel Barriers – East vs West

The requirements to obtain a visa and travel permit differ between countries. Learn what obstacles Chinese people face in their quest to travel abroad.

Cultural Differences: The Status Of Foreigners In China vs The West 《地位》

Eastern and Western cultures accept foreigners in very different ways. Get a detailed look at how foreigners are treated in the East compared to the West.

Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Travel Culture

There are many differences between Eastern and Western cultures. Learn about a land of travellers, a land of mercantile households, and their cultures.

Cultural Differences: Choosing An Appropriate Dating Approach In China

When dating in Eastern cultures, it can be hard to know what approaches are acceptable. Learn about traditional Chinese dating, pushy approaches, and more.

Cultural Differences: The Costs Associated With Coming To China To Teach English (ESL)

English language teachers are in high demand throughout China. In this post, read about the costs associated with coming to China to teach English (ESL).

Cultural Differences: Common Scams To Avoid As An English Teacher In China

It is widely known to Westerners that scams are something to look out for in Eastern cultures. In this post, read about some common scams to avoid in China.

中澳文化差异:来中国教英语相关的成本(ESL)

一个来到中国教英语外国人的故事 在中国,广州,当我在登巴客栈住宿时, 我结识了一个20岁的英国男孩。沿着珠江散步时,他共享一个共同的故事,讲的是他在中国怎么成为一名英语老师,当他决定做一个外国人在中国教英语不可避免的失败。

Cultural Differences: Drinking With Straws

Whilst both Eastern and Western cultures use straws, the way in which this is done varies. Find out how straws are used in China compared to the West, and more.

Cultural Differences: Cross-Cultural Friendships In Conservative China

Cross-cultural friendships are viewed in different ways around the world. In this post, learn about Chinese secularism in cross-cultural friendships, and more.

Teaching In China: Tutoring Conversational English To Kid In Guangzhou (家教)

Tutoring English in China (家教) Class Start (上课) China, Guangzhou, Taojin (淘金) | Private Tutoring (家教) Today I came to see my home schooling student…