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Thread: Five common traits of Chinese in a foreigner's eyes
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[quote=GUEST07140,375708]Being a Chinese myself, I totally agreed with the five common traits except for No.3. These five traits are not only common in China but in other every Chinese communities in other countries. No. 1 Curious - True!!! The Chinese ppl has this trait of wanting to know everything and what's going on, even over little matters such as domestic affairs. They're like Mr/Miss Know It All if they know something and would like to be the first know so they can pass the news or gossip. No.2 Highlight the "face" - Hahaha... I totally have to agree with this one. Chinese ppl are reluctant to admit their mistakes. They think they're always right in everything, which can be pretty annoying. No.3 Lack the sense of punctuality - Chinese people are usually late either in an appointment, even the public buses are often late (probably in China?). Where I come from, Chinese people here prefer to be on time for appointment and meetings because they do not like to waste time. Time means value and opportunity to them esp when it comes to business dealings. No.4 Value Friendship - So true!! Chinese people give high inportance to friendship. Sometimes, frienship is put above the "law and regulations". No.5 Ambitious - Definitely true!!! Chinese people are definitely competitive. They have this I-dont-want-lose attitude. They're not only competitive economically but also in education, financially, career and salary, beauty or looks, possessions, which can be pretty annoying. They always wanting to be the best in everything and can be very critical if they see someone having better things than them. So lame!!! Thats why I prefer mingling with my foreign friends. The above traits cant easily die out. No matter what, it would be embedded in the culture carry on from generations to come.[/quote]
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