The culture differences between the United States and China
This year is my forth year that I has been studying in the United State. I’m already used to the U.S. culture and the U.S. living style. So in general, I didn’t experience any culture shock after I got here. If I had any culture shock, it’s probably three years ago. I couldn’t remember any of them. However I do have some thoughts about the differences between the U.S. and China after four years of studying in the United States.
From what I have seen, “the world is becoming smaller”(Diana 2001) differences between the U.S. and China are becoming less because of the Internet. From one of my friends who is still studying in China, the environment of education didn’t change a lot from the pass four years. He is still suffering through the high school graduation test, which is the most important test for every student in China. He said to me that comparing to him I’m living in heaven and he is living in hell. The culture and value has changed a lot. For example, “fast food culture, self center, money talks, and lost of the idea of family. However the credit system, independence, and law system in China are not as perfect as the U.S.”(Jian 2006) “China are not only growing very fast in economy but also losing the culture in the same speed.”(Jiyang 2003) “As a international students, I care a lot about the difference of education system between the U.S. and China.”(culture shock) I realized that the educational ideas
Cultural differences are apparent from one group of people to another. Culture is based on many things that are passed on from one generation to the next. Most of the time people take for granted their language, beliefs, and values. When it comes the cultural differences of people there is no right or wrong. People should be aware of others culture and respect the differences that are between them. The United States and China are two very large countries that have cultures that are well known through out the world. There are many differences between the United States and China, but there are many contributing factors that shape the cultures of these two countries.
3. A comparison between the election of the US and China and some connection between two electoral systems: Due to the difference between the institution of the US and China, the electoral system of these two nations has not only different points but also some similarities as well. According to a brochure published by the League of Women Voters Education Funds, 538 members of the Electoral College meet in their respective states to do their exclusive function: to elect two most important seats of the US Government: the President and the Vice-President of the United States. The methodology of electing the President in the US is through the Electoral College system.
I have been here for almost two years, I had a lot changes in my life. Studying in America and in China is totally different. American teachers have free style in the class, and they like students to ask questions and have their own opinion. Chinese teachers give students a strict rule about classes and tell students what they have to do. The biggest change for me is English.
Born in the U.S., I was raised in China by my grandma from two months old until age four, when I moved to America to be reunited with my parents. Transitioning from Chinese to American culture was troublesome, especially when communicating. On the first day of school, I walked into the classroom with my pigtails and my Doraemon shoes, feeling like an alien entering an extraterrestrial planet. As a child never exposed to the English language, something as simple as asking to use the restroom felt impossible. Everything spoken was incoherent.
"The fact is that the large majority of Chinese youth are happy, or at least content. There is no burning desire or excruciating pain being experienced." (Lee) Although not as instantly apparent, many of the values of these cultures are quite similar. Academic achievement, friendship, and family are all important factors in both the United States and in China. Symbols of popularity and prosperity are seen in fashion, automobiles, and homes, even though the traditional styles of such still hold sway, and allow for almost immediate visual distinction between our nation and China.
New years eve is celebrated in many different ways across the world. There are many different traditions. America and china have many similarities and differences in the way that they celebrate. They are both very passionate in there different celebrations.
According to Chinese bureau of statistics, some 70% of student who come to the United States from 1978 to 2010 stayed in The United States. The hard choice of whether stay in The United States or come back to China makes more and more Chinese people concentrate on a basic question: what is the difference between The United States and China. Although both The United States and China are world’s major economies, in terms of living and working, The United States has advantages over China in relationship between people, work relationship, and getting information.
One of the things that surprised me the most about China was the types of technology used there. It surprised me that in China people would use not only the same types of technology as us but also for a lot of the same purposes. Here in the United states we have the attitude that everywhere else in the world uses technology differently, and if they do use it the same they don’t use it as often. I learned however, that in China they can be just as dependant on their technology even if it is not for the same reason. There are other similarities between China and the United States such the same kinds of expectations from home relating to education success, though they are a bit stronger of a force in China than here. On the other hand there are
China and the United States are the two leading global super powers of the 21st century and it is important to know their differences as well as their similarities concerning location, culture, and languages because they are a main part in trade and their cooperation is essential in order to solve world problems. United States is located in North America, China is located in the Asian continent with more Chinese population. These two countries are on opposite sides, the United States also has about half size of Russia, which has area approximately 1.8 times the size of the U.S. while China is nearly to the West with that fact it's obvious that these countries have different temperature. According to Americans people in the funeral, it is
China is known(recognized) (known for having) as one of the oldest civilizations in the world. One of the oldest known civilizations in China is the Xia Dynasty which began in 2070 B.C.E. Overtime civilizations adapt with the surrounding world, but China has always been a very independent nation. One of the most controversial topics that is discussed worldwide being Human Rights, China has been known(notorious for) to disregarding them, even though there are International Human Rights Laws. The Chinese government has developed a system of internal laws regarding human rights, but don’t enforce them on their own citizens. As a result of this, the people of China don’t mind. It is an important part of Chinese culture to be very Patriotic and do what is better for the country and not better for one self. In many other cultures, only a small percentage of the citizens actually want to be patriotic and do what is better for the country, for example, fight in a war. China is a developing country lacking much Human Rights Influence.
The thing that surprised me the most was the similarities between the US and China. We are on completely different sides of the globe, yet we are so much alike. The biggest similarity I noticed was the cities. Also the pressure put of children to excel at school is the same, even though there is a bit more in China. Even the homes are similar. The biggest difference would most likely be the food — American Chinese food is not like real chinese food at all. Additionally people in china spend a lot of time with family. If I were to visit China I would want to go during the Chinese New Year to see all the festivities and traditions. Having learned about another culture, I would most like to see more countrywide tradition to become part of
When people walk around the land of American, it is easy find a group people who look like Asian, however, they can not speak another language expect English and also they do not understand another culture. With the developing of globalization, lots of people move from the motherland to other countries to seek their new life. With this increasing trend, there is a new population, they have different characteristics with the original country's. According to “pair of tickets”, the author Amy Tan uses the personal experience to reveal difference of two culture, which shows on language expression, Ethnic identity and development of relationship.
I will discuss the similarities and differences between China and the United States in economy, politics, history, culture and the future development. Initially, in economic terms, the People's Republic of China implements the socialist market economy, which originates from China's economic reform under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping. It is based on the dominant position of state-owned sector and the open market economy("Socialist market economy," n.d.). While the United States implements the capitalist economic system, namely, “it is based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.(Shudhanshu, 2016).”
Each country has its own kind of education, and education always plays an important role in affecting students’ life and study on many aspects. Having received ten years of education in China and two years of education in the U.S. I would like to compare and contrast a few significant aspects of these two different kinds of educations. Knowing that no two education systems are the same, the differences between American education and Chinese education allow countries to take the essence and discard the dross through learning from each other so as to improve their own current education systems.
Believe it or not, but American and Chinese culture do have something’s in common. They see eye-to-eye on some aspects. Like providing for their children “Parents work together for the well-being of their children” [Example from Article]. It is true that parents do the best they can to work towards a better financial life for their kids. That’s why many Chinese parents come over to the states, so that they can provide a better life, and a better education. They would also go to great lengths for their children no matter what the cause “Parents will risk their life for their children” [Example from Article]. Any parent would risk their life for their children no matter what ethnicity, or cultural aspect! There is no bond like a parent and their child.