Cultural Differences Between China And The US

EGL 101
Contrast Essay
Jian Hao Wang
The different between Chinese and American culture
When I came to the United States from China, I realized that the United States and China have great differences, such as lifestyle, culture and food.
China and America developed countries have differences in all levels of education and are reflected in different manifestations. For example, there are some differences between higher education and vocational education in China and the United States. U.S. universities have a credit system. Students may choose subjects according to their personal interests. Different subjects may have different credits. You can graduate with your credits to complete your diploma and degree. In the china, we have seen from the newspapers and magazines that American college students have obtained several degrees at a young age and I felt very puzzled. After I come to America and I study at college. I can understood that the U.S. university system is very flexible. College students can choose to study several professional courses during their studies. As long as they get enough credits, they can obtain a degree from that major. In China, professional

orientation has been established in the university. A person may engage in a career for a lifetime, which may overlook the potential in other areas. Also, some of China’s educational languages are also different from the America. In China, there is a saying that “the students are being banned.” There is no such word in the United States. Because they think this is extremely impolite and it is a kind of discrimination.
Not only is the education at the school different, but there is also a difference in home education between China and America.

Chinese parents are accustomed to the children deciding what they are learning. For example, some chinese parents want their children to learn the piano a little, and learn how to make things and learn to be a scientist. But their children want to be teachers. However parents in America allow their children to play freely, and they can choose their hobbies at a young age and their parents do not interfere. In China, some parents educate their children to use scolding or tapping to ask them to correct their behavior. However, in America, parents must never give physical education to their children. If they do, they will be treated as child abuse and may be in

prison.
The cultural differences between China and America are also significant reflected in the festival. In addition to the common festivals, such as the New Year, the China and America also have their own unique festivals. The Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, And Mid-Autumn Day in China and the United States have Valentine's Day, Easter, April Fool's Day, and Mother's Day. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day etc. The customs of the Chinese and America festivals are also very different; during the festival, people From the Chinese and America also show different attitudes toward the gifts sent by others. Chinese would feel embarrassed and feel that he should not accept this gift. Even if they accepting them, they do not usually open face to face. In the America, people Generally openly praise the gift they give, and they are grateful for it.
American and chinese also has the difference of dining etiquette, the dining etiquette of Chinese food is waiting, which is similar to Japan. At the beginning of the banquet, all people will wait for the organizer of this banquet. Only when the organizer of the banquet invites you to dine, will the banquet begin. Western dining etiquette conveys courtesy and gentlemen. First of all, not only do you need to dress neatly, but you also often need to wear a dress and require a dignified posture. Second, you can't make unpleasant sounds while eating.and talk to each other whispered, not loudly.
Therefore, although Chinese and American all live together on one planet, there is a big difference in each other's lifestyle, culture, and food.