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Understanding Western Culture
Dave Jaye 2013
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Western culture ≠ Western Film / TV
(but does influence it)
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Originates from Ancient Greece (Europe)
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Western Individualism Roots
Greeks city states were isolated from each other and other cultures by mountains and the Sea.
Greeks insisted that each person take responsibility for his actions and life by learning to make correct choices.
Greeks were encouraged to think, act and create with the qualities of a free man--abhor stupid, cowardly, and selfish ways.
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Spread by Roman Empire (1st Century BC)
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Influenced by Christianity (4/5th Century)
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Stagnated during Dark Ages (5/6th Century)
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Rebirth: Renaissance (14 – 17th Century)
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New ideas: Scientific Revolution (17th Century)
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Logic & Reason: Age of Enlightenment (18th Century)
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Independence: American Revolution (Late 18th Century)
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Industrial Revolution (19th Century)
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Modern Civilization (Today)
Photo by Steve Rhodes
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Reason
Individ
ualism
Happine
ssRights
Capitalism
Reality- or fact-based thought and perception (Aristotle 384-322 BC)
Emphasis on the individual person who
is independent and self-reliant
Worldly happiness should be the focus of
each person's life
Individuals should be able to act on their own reason without interference from others – i.e. freedom
Recognizes the right of private ownership, capital accumulation, exchange and profit
Core Ideas & Values
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Transcend geography and race (no connection)
Exist worldwide in some form (usually mixed)
We live in a multicultural world where cultures:
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East vs. West
What’s the difference?
Illustrations by Yang Liu from “East meets West” book –
www.yangliudesign.com
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Way to think 思维方式
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Way of life 生活方式
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Punctuality 准时
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Connections 人际关系
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Anger 对待愤怒
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Queuing 排队
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In the restaurant 在餐厅
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Standard of beauty 美丽的标准
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Way to solveproblems
处理问题
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Senior’s daily life 老人的日常生活
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Shower time 洗浴时间
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Boss 领导
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The child 孩子
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New things 对待新事物
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Image of each other 想像中的对方
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West (US / Europe) East (China / East Asia)
Logic Linear (direct associations) Spiral (roundabout)
Communication Direct, verbal Indirect, implied
Identity Individual, independent Group orientated
Agreement / Disagreement Argumentative, verbal Hard to say no, non-verbal
Punctuality Start and end on time Appointments flexible
Respect Success, achievement Seniority, wisdom
Business Relationship Economics come first Relationship comes first
Decision Making Distributed, proactive Manager has final say
Time Horizon Short term (per quarter) Long term (years ahead)
Risk / Spending Risk-takers, spend Risk-avoiders, save
Cultural Differences*
* but of course there are obvious exceptions
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Regional Experience
Openness & Tolerance
Language Proficiency
Intercultural Competence
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Communicate Effectively
• Speak slowly, maintain eye contact• Use objective, accurate language• Rephrase sentences where necessary• Listen carefully and patiently• Adapt your conversation style• Don’t talk down to others• Clarify what will happen next
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Understand Cultural differences to help cooperate with each other
1. Know your neighbors2. Be open and tolerant3. Ask lots of questions
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” 入乡随俗
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In Class Assignment
Teams of four will spend ten minutes and the leader will present the answers to:
1. “Do in Rome as the Romans” means:2. Five strategies for effective communication
with Westerners are:3. Americans think you speak English because:
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Illustrations by Yang Liu from “East meets West” book –
www.yangliudesign.com
Western Culture Contrasts with China
Beihang UniversityProfessor Dave Jaye
www.davejaye.com
Cite: David Gilbert – Understandign Western Culture September 2009
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