The Rabbit Hole: What not to say in China, part 3

Splendid, but I want the Correct Answer for the Shenzhou question.

Maybe it is time for you to get out of China. You know, we have way too many western trash piled up in our nation.

Who are you calling western trash, I'm not some rich white American come trapsing around China on dady's credit card. Maybe you should get out of China, you might learn something.

I've seen the western trash, it's being sold to Chinese tourists along Nanjing road and its powering the Chinese economy.

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ACB, "western trash"... from Microsoft?

I'm sorry for the rant, but this is one of my pet hates, I've seen my own country overun with 'western trash' and our culture becoming bogged down with images from the US and Europe that contradict our own cultures and traditions and interfereing foreigners try to convince us that they are the norm and that we should change to accomedate them.

Shanghai is full of western trash, the Chinese people can't seem to get enough of western trash brands and western trash food, and by western trash I largely mean US product or counterfeits of US products that are poor quality, low value and sold at high prices to impresioable people who want to live 'the American dream'. It almost seems that places like Nanjing Road have more macdonalds, KFC and Pizza huts than Chinese restaurants nowadays.

Have some pride China, don't be fooled into thinking that if you shop like a westerner it will make you into one, an ddon't be fooled into thinking that you want to be western either.

ACB, How do you teach people to think for themselves rather than get sucked into trends, propaganda, and commercialized life?

teach them critical thinking and trust they'll figure it out for themselves.

Where is freedom of speech. "racist remarks" are banned?

Yuanme

You do it very delicately by pointing out the contradictions in a none judgelental way. If you try to get a Chinese person to 'think' by telling them that the way that they are going abut thigs is wrong then they will get rather upset and think that you're being an arrogant outsider telling them what to do. Even if they agree with you a bit, or they agree but are not saying so because they are afraid to disagree with thei friends, they will be les tha favorable if you tell them that you are right and they are not.

This is true for most people, but in China it is particularly pronounced as they are more used to arguing than debating.

Echo

Easier said than done. The Chinese system actively discourages critical thinking because it leads people to conclude that the governemnt sucks.

southerner

This isn't America, the first amendment doesn't apply on this site. If I say no N word, then no N word.

Of course, I'd have to say in response to your comment, show me one white who is any better.

ACB, Perhaps it isn't western trash that is intriguing to Chinese but perhaps the idea of choice.

Maybe, but they seem to chose the trash more times than is healthy.

Yes, that fat laden fast food is not too healthy. A little off topic, but I figured out a practical application for the chinese construction techniques. The east side of the U.S. has a hurricane alley and they need to replace a lot of structures every couple of years so why bother to build long lasting structures if they'will just be gone with the wind.

Yuanme

No offcense, but I thought that was what they arlready did. Aren't trailer parks, wooden houses and shingle roofs low level enough?

On the down side, when Chinese houses colapse, they often have people inside.

Hello, 我没问题. THESE GAGS MAKE YOU A 傻B.

That still leaves me one step above you.

For non chinese readers, Woodendown has no questions and thinks that I'm dense.

Ouch, a bit harsh on the westerners don't you think? I came across this site as a result of research for one of my classes. I realize that I may be opening Pandora’s Box, but what is wrong with the younger generation educating themselves about American culture? In my eyes we have very similar ideals, but it is the how that demonstrates the difference. The westerners are made up of cultures from around the world and for the majority of the population would not disrespect another culture intentionally. Most Americans are of multi-culture, which allows an open mind. I am not throwing politics into the mix for that is an agenda all its own. I am merely speaking about the average American that just does their best for their family. For those that pass judgment on others are merely equal to their counterparts. In regards to the younger generation of Chinese I feel it is more of interest of something new, and will pass as they mature; for the Chinese have always been known for their strong sense of culture and tradition. We do not wish to interfere with that.