What are the differences between Chinese and western thinking psychology?

Xiao Qi, a member of Xiao Qi Twitter Group, asked a foreigner and one of his friends from China to attend a dinner party. At the beginning of the dinner, the guests were suddenly in a hurry, so he said sorry to the foreigner. Excuse me, I have to go, okay? Is it convenient? . The foreigner's Chinese is not very good, so he asked his friend? What do you mean, convenient? His friend told him? Convenience means going to the bathroom. When the guests came back, everyone ate and drank. After dinner, the guest politely said to the foreigner:? Sorry, the food is poor and the hospitality is poor. How about another day? I'll treat you to another big meal if it's convenient. ? The foreigner was anxious at that time and said, Sorry, we never eat at a convenient time? .

This is a joke caused by the cultural differences between China and the West, and such ridiculous things are very common in the communication between China and the West. People in China like to say auspicious words, so it is convenient to go to the toilet. In fact, this is not the best. There is a better name: clean hands, convenient, and the most extreme word is: producing Ye Xiang. At that time, every morning in Shanghai, workers pulling dung carts peddled along the street. Ye Xiang? Look at the wisdom of China people! It is difficult for foreigners to understand what stinky is called Ye Xiang. So apart from the differences in language and customs, what are the differences in thinking psychology between China and the West?

1, western thinking is good at reasoning and deduction, and China thinking is good at induction and summary.

For example, China summed up everything in the world as Yin and Yang, and similar things in nature as Jin Mu's five elements of fire, water and soil, all of which were summed up by the ancients according to their experience. Traditional Chinese medicine is the product of experience.

In the west, everything should be deduced from the cause, from the inside out, and draw conclusions step by step, instead of relying on experience.

For example, the west can deduce geometry from points, lines and surfaces, while western medicine establishes medicine from atoms, molecules, cells and blood.

2, Western thinking habits from small to large, China thinking habits from small to large.

China people write the address first, then the province, and then the city, county and township, while westerners do the opposite. This difference in thinking is also reflected in the concept of power. In western countries, state power is a partial transfer of local power rights, local government rights are a partial transfer of individual power, and national sovereignty comes from individual power. On the contrary, in China, power is transferred from the central government to local governments.

3. Western thinking is based on data, while China's thinking is vague.

Take recipes as an example. The raw materials and ingredients in western-style recipes are very specific, including 100g beef, 3g oil and 0.2g salt ... You can know how to operate at a glance. The common words in China's cookbooks are: simmer, moderate oil and a little salt. As for what is moderation? What is a little? That depends on your understanding.

China people especially emphasize understanding or fate, which is very unreliable in the eyes of westerners. This is an ambiguous excuse and a big scam.

4. Western thinking is logical, while China's thinking is weak.

For example, in Feng Shui, westerners never know what Feng Shui is, and China people can't give a correct explanation. Man-made houses in China are often afraid to be built in river bends, because it is dangerous to live in river bends. Why? How did you know? China people replied: This is Feng Shui.

Westerners' answer is: rotten things are easy to precipitate in the bend of the river, and there are many bacteria, so building a house here is easy to get sick. For example, Chinese medicine often says: thinking for a long time hurts the spleen. Why is there no reason? Thinking for a long time hurts the spleen. ? Westerners are still puzzled.

Westerners speak and act directly, while China people like to act according to hidden scripts.

For example, if you are invited to dinner, you must say: there are too many dishes. The host must answer according to the hidden script: not much. If the host breaks away from the script and says: OK. That's absolutely impossible.

Another example is that women report their age. I am 30 years old. How old do you think I am? You must answer according to the hidden script: I can't see it! If you answer realistically like you are 40 years old, you may criticize your face.

When leaders of officials' meetings talk about corruption, they must say: Most cadres are good! Only a few cadres are corrupt! If the leader tells the truth, there will be an uproar below.

Foreign-funded enterprises hold meetings to discuss major issues, and China people hold meetings to discuss major issues. China people will be modest in public during the election, but you really don't vote for him. He hates you for eight generations.

There are many hidden scripts! There are also hidden scripts in the West, the number of which is only a fraction of that of China, so many Westerners say that China people are born actors.

6. China people have unlimited responsibilities for their parents and children, while westerners have limited responsibilities for their parents and children.

Many westerners' children go to college and let them work and borrow money to go to school. If China people do this, they will be considered mentally ill, grandparents will not let their parents go, and relatives and friends will call them dogs.

On the other hand, China people have the obligation to be filial to their parents, while westerners are much less filial than China people.

7. Westerners consider the next life, while China only considers this life.

Westerners should consider the next life, and it is not easy for God to catch them doing bad things! China people think they will do anything as long as they don't get caught, so China ranks first in the fake world.

8. People in China are very affectionate, while those in the West are indifferent.

China people are in trouble alone, and friends, relatives, classmates and neighbors all come to help. Usually there are many interpersonal relationships, and westerners are very concerned about each other.

9. Westerners love adventure, while China pursues peace.

Many things that westerners play, such as skateboarding, bungee jumping, gliding, skydiving, exploring and climbing Mount Everest. , is regarded by most people in China as being fed to death.

10, Westerners do things seriously, while China people do things carelessly.

Westerners take things very seriously, and most China employees in foreign-funded enterprises think this seriousness is unnecessary.

For example, in the west, religious wars broke out many times because of different understandings of religious doctrines. People in China think they are full, so why are they so serious? Therefore, there is no religious war. People in China can believe in Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism at the same time, and have no feelings about the contradictions among them. They even worship Buddhism for promotion and wealth, and have not studied whether there is any contradiction with Buddhism. In fact, the Buddha emphasized that nothing is possible. The people who are most opposed to promotion and fortune will climb out of the underground with anger if the Buddha knows the underground and that China's disciple begged him to bless the promotion and fortune.

1 1, Westerners like to travel alone, while China people struggle very hard and don't know the future.

I don't have to say this. Born in the imperial city and the fast-paced magic capital, the little friends have a deep understanding.