MAIN difference between Chinese and Westerners

MAJOR Cultural Difference #1: TRUTHWesterners believe in ABSOLUTE truth (that focuses on literal meanings and definitions)Chinese believe in RELATIVE truth (which is a more figurative way of communicating)MAJOR Cultural Difference #2: TRUSTWesterners tend to trust people they perceive as HONESTChinese tend to trust people they perceive will give them PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, in other words, those they have Guanxi relationships withMAJOR Cultural Difference #3: AUTHORITYWesterners are taught to obey RULES and LAWSChinese are conditioned to obey PEOPLE (who have the authority to selectively enforce the laws)Understanding these MAJOR cultural differences will enable you to develop greater cultural awareness and empathy towards Chinese people …. And this will lead you to a more rewarding and prosperous experience in China.Listen, subscribe, or follow me to learn more about how to achieve real breakthroughs doing business in China or with Chinese people:• https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1366595279• https://soundcloud.com/gene-hsu-759655585• https://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsuSocial Media:• https://www.linkedin.com/in/genejhsu/• https://www.facebook.com/genejhsu• https://twitter.com/genejhsuThis show is produced by EME China Consultantshttps://www.emechina.us/