Western and Eastern culture. (5)
Hi riya 
Think there has to be compromise and understanding fro both sides, you may get this from your partner, but peer and family pressure can be immesnse
Think there has to be compromise and understanding fro both sides, you may get this from your partner, but peer and family pressure can be immesnse
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I pondered this for a while. I work with a number of Japanese people on a regular basis, and was in a relationship with an Asian woman for several years.
As I pondered this, it occurred to me that while their culture interests me, I seldom see positives or negatives. Moreover, I don't have any real barriers regarding seeing someone from a different culture. Historically, I find myself happiest in areas where there is great diversity.
I suppose what is important is understanding that cultural background is only part of who a person is - it does not define that person entirely.
As I pondered this, it occurred to me that while their culture interests me, I seldom see positives or negatives. Moreover, I don't have any real barriers regarding seeing someone from a different culture. Historically, I find myself happiest in areas where there is great diversity.
I suppose what is important is understanding that cultural background is only part of who a person is - it does not define that person entirely.
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rwantin: I pondered this for a while. I work with a number of Japanese people on a regular basis, and was in a relationship with an Asian woman for several years.
As I pondered this, it occurred to me that while their culture interests me, I seldom see positives or negatives. Moreover, I don't have any real barriers regarding seeing someone from a different culture. Historically, I find myself happiest in areas where there is great diversity.
I suppose what is important is understanding that cultural background is only part of who a person is - it does not define that person entirely.
As I pondered this, it occurred to me that while their culture interests me, I seldom see positives or negatives. Moreover, I don't have any real barriers regarding seeing someone from a different culture. Historically, I find myself happiest in areas where there is great diversity.
I suppose what is important is understanding that cultural background is only part of who a person is - it does not define that person entirely.
Thanks Robert.
Thats so true. Its not what makes you but certain behaviors and attitudes are determined by the cultural trends which can actually be managed with.
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morganlee: Hi riya
Think there has to be compromise and understanding fro both sides, you may get this from your partner, but peer and family pressure can be immesnse
Think there has to be compromise and understanding fro both sides, you may get this from your partner, but peer and family pressure can be immesnse
Hi
so true Morgan ... there is a lot of family pressure in such situations.
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1. What do you feel are the striking differences you see between cultural practices and traditions in the east and west ?
2. If you were seeing or interested in someone with an eastern background and you were from the western culture or viceversa , would you find it difficult to pursue the relationship further ?
3. Is there anything in either of these cultures that sort of annoys you or makes you wonder ??
4. What is the BEST thing about your culture ?
5. Anything you would like to ask about either cultures ??
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