American values VS Chinese values

to consider themselves separate individuals who are responsible for their

Chinese:
Chinese people base their decisions on how they will be perceived by those around them. They put a very strong emphasis on building social networks.

are created equal." Americans have a deep faith that in

Chinese

Chinese hierarchical social structure extends to the work place. The person with the highest position has the final say in decision making. Those below accept their place in the hierarchy and are expected to listen and obey without question.

informal in their behavior and in their relationships with other

Chinese:
Chinese are known to have a long memory for both favors and humiliations. They take things personally and they hate losing face. They have a strong awareness that they should never be seen as a fool and lack self-control.

opinion even if they don’t really agree with what you

American:
They generally consider themselves to be frank, open, and direct in their dealings with other people. They will often speak openly and directly to others about things they dislike

“some time alone” to think about things or recover their

Chinese:
They have little comprehension of personal boundaries or personal space.