Chapter 22 A Bit on Culture There are too many things to write about for this. For anyone reading this journal, you will be able to tell some of the culture differences and traditions between China and the US as you are reading. All cultures are different from each other. Each has their own way of doing things and another one can’t understand why others do things the way they do. Cultures and traditions are different all over the world. When you go somewhere else, you learn how others do things. It helps us understand other peoples in the world better. Many of the things that China and the US do are opposite of each other. Some American Customs That Are Considered Offensive In Other Countries Not declining gifts . Americans are quick to accept gifts, favors, invitations and often without offering something in return. However, many cultures expect you to decline things a few times before ultimately accepting them. In China, you're even expected to refuse a gift three times before ...
Rick Mundt (1950-2024) lived in the La Crosse WI area and spent 5 years in China teaching English at Luoyang Foreign Language Schools. He embraced the opportunity to meet people and learn about the culture. After his return, Rick worked on a journal with 9000 photos of his experience. With over 150 chapters, we will share weekly his experiences and the friendships he made.