These are random thoughts and observations from my every day life, travels, experiencing other cultures, running two companies...the many life lessons, and my continual journey in creating a "minimalistic lifestyle."
Asian culture - stuff you may or may not know:
Asian culture - stuff you may or may not know:
- China discovered America in 1421 a century before Magellan and Columbus…still being debated.
- eating rice or noodles every meal is the norm. rice and soy sauce goes with everything!
- we like to finish our meals with soup. not considered a starter.
- we don’t eat cheese. many Asians dislike the smell. not many cows in most Asian countries.
- hot beverage of choice is some sort of tea. we consider it more civilized than coffee.
- we excel in math:)
- we do not excel in American football or basketball.
- Bruce Lee is the hero for many young Asian men.
- #1 goal when we’re young - get straight “A’s”
- #1 goal when we’re out of school - make a shit load of money…and take care of our parents.
- would love to be a professional student. we love to learn!
- we think California rolls, PF Changs, and Panda Express are disgusting! but, we will eat it if it’s the only Asian option.
- we always want to know how much you paid for stuff…”how much you pay!”
- if we color our hair it usually comes out “orangey.”
- Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Mercedes, and Panerai are the brands of choice.
- we do not put our parents into homes, they move back home with their children during their senior years.
- very well traveled.
- prefer to work for ourselves than for others.
- we are bad drivers!
- we always look young, but when we reach 80 - we look like we’re 200;)
- Asians love to gamble!
- when we drink alcohol we get the “Asian Frush.”
- we can be extremely rude, but when you get to know us we’re extremely hospitable. Japanese are the exception.
- food is one of the most important parts of our culture.
- we are not cheap - just frugal. we love to save!
- we are loud talkers because we love to interrupt each other, so we have to talk louder to be heard;) Japanese are the exception.
- China is one of the cradles of the modern human race. dating back 67,000 yrs ago.
- we are extremely impatient. Japanese are the exception.
- you turn 1 when you’re born.
- if you do not marry by the time you’re 30-35, most family members will think you’re gay.
- the Chinese are the masters of “replicating.” in a few years you will see Chinese versions of French and Italian wines…not that they will be any good;)
- arrange marriages still happen today.
- there is a certain “hierarchy” among the Asian race.
- we are extremely adaptable. there are more Asian homesteaders/business owners in more parts of the world than any other race.
- if the Moon was habitable…we would be up there setting up a manufacturing plant, restaurant, and convenience stores.
i urge you to visit an Asian country - it’s an experience you’ll never forget!
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