Lastly, Chinese people are more accepting as a culture, which means that it is not the norm to ask questions about rules they must follow or to challenge authority. This is the hardest part of living in China for me. That is not to say that the Chinese people should challenge authority, but it is hard for me to understand why some things are the way they are and to have few people asking why. Yet, this struggle of mine was shaped by America's more questioning culture.
Whether an individual is introverted, extroverted, questioning or accepting, all people in all cultures are people. People may have contrasting collectivist and individualistic cultures. People may process things in a distinct way. People may eat larger portion sizes or eat smaller meals throughout the day. Yet, most people wake up each day, eat, work in some capacity, and maintain social ties to some degree. Therefore, we are all connected to one another more than we may first believe. In our differences, it is important for us to strive to learn from and appreciate the other.
