Different cultures, history, mentality have made these countries completely different from each other.
China and America, thousands of kilometers apart, these countries have different cultures and values. And, naturally, what is appropriate for one state is considered unusual in another.
home furnishings
USA
- Many Americans choose to keep their shoes on at home. They attribute this situation to tradition, as well as clean streets and car travel.
- The territory of the state allows its residents to settle comfortably, if it is a private house, then it is large, with a spacious kitchen, several bathrooms.
- The basement is definitely equipped, it is used in various variations: an office, a cinema or a game room.
- The house has a separate room for a washer and dryer.
- An interesting fact: Americans do not use duvet covers, this function is performed by a second sheet.
China
- The overpopulation of the country is reflected in the fact that the majority of citizens live in small apartments. The Chinese took the Japanese capsule hotels as a basis and created such a semblance of dwellings. On 5 square meters there is a kitchen, a bathroom and a sleeping place.
- If finances permit, the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom settle in more expensive apartments. Of the features of these premises, kitchens are modest in size. The entire area of housing can be 100 sq.m., of which the cooking space takes 3-5 sq.m.
- There must be a gas stove to cook in a wok.
- Centralized gas supply is not found everywhere; special cylinders are used for this. Another indispensable attribute is a thermos; the Chinese constantly drink warm water or tea.
- A separate topic is the bathroom, it is always combined with the toilet. There is a shower almost everywhere, cabins are not found everywhere, more often you can see a watering can with a hose sticking out of the wall. In such cases, the water flows down a hole in the floor, which is also a toilet. The usual toilet bowls are installed mainly in hotels for the convenience of Europeans.
Parenting
USA
On average, each couple brings up three children. From birth, the child is instilled with responsibility and independence, sometimes it seems that this is neglect of parental opinion, but no, this is such a policy of upbringing. Adults always give the child a choice, he does what he wants, if it does not threaten his life.
Parents try to spend time with their children as often as possible. On vacation, they go together to nature or on a trip.
Children know their rights and can threaten their parents with court if they consider their actions illegal. There were times when a complaint came from a child and he was taken to an orphanage. At this time, the parents were taking psychology courses and in six months they could return their child. At the same time, it was necessary to pay for his accommodation within the walls of a state institution.
China
Until recently, the country was dominated by the policy of "one family - one child", now this rule has changed slightly and allowed to have two children. For the Chinese, an important moment is the birth of a son, because they believe that only a boy can communicate with the spirits of their ancestors. If there is no male continuation, then the race died out on this.
The veneration of elders is widespread in the country, now there is no complete submission, but they always ask their opinion on any issues. Respect is manifested at the household level, the oldest at the table starts the meal first.
Family relationships
USA
In this country, equality reigns between husband and wife. Before the wedding, young people often sign marriage contracts and discuss everyday issues in advance. Each of the spouses has their own personal bank account, as well as a common one, from the fund of which, for example, large appliances for the house are bought. A man performs the same functions as his companion, when he comes home from work, he can start cooking or cleaning the house. For all problems, families like to turn to psychologists.
It is not customary among Americans for grandparents to sit with small children. The older generation prefers to live for their own pleasure, relax, travel. For children, parents hire a nanny, or go everywhere with the child. It will not surprise anyone if a mother is sitting with her baby in the office.
Grown up children prefer to move out from their parents, while they can move to a neighboring state. However, on holidays, the whole family gets together. They also have a "family reunion" event. Once a year, or a little less often, all generations gather in one place. An agreement is made in advance in which city the meeting will take place, the organizer of this event is selected, he will agree on hotels, restaurants and entertainment. At such an event, 100 or more people can gather.
China
In China, all generations try to live in one house, but because of expensive apartments this is not always possible. Grown up children leave to study or earn money and rent tiny premises.
A man is considered successful if he was able to accommodate all his relatives under one roof.
The traditional upbringing of children in these countries is exactly the opposite. Americans are trying to instill independence in children and, at the first opportunity, are sent to freedom, each generation lives separately from each other.
In China, the only child is pampered, he is less independent, and the adults themselves prefer to live with older children.
