My Grammar and Writing course essay on Nov.9/2016 Daphne (Ting Wang) 103GW Lana.K Nov.9/2016 The similarities and differences between China and Japan China and Japan are different countries, but the distances between them are not far away so that there are so many similarities. First of all, when people greet friends, we can hug friends or not it is does not matter because we do not have to this strange action unless we are very, very intimate friends. After that, we can ask what is the people’s occupation. If possible, Chinese people can also ask what did he or she do in the job. In additional, Japanese and Chinese never leave a tip in a restaurant because we do not have to this, waiter will help us to find our seats and unfold them, although this is not very common in China. Whereas we have so many similarities so far, we still have plenty of differences. Firstly, Japanese have to ask for a permission when they want to smoke, but Chinese do not have to ask for. At the same time, while Japanese smoking, they have to go out, but Chinese can stay at seats and smoke. Secondly, in Chinese business meetings people always shake hands when they met new partners or friends, but in Japan people usually bow. Finally, Japanese should not ask people’s ago because it is very rude, but Chinese can ask. So there are so many similarities and differences between China and Japan. My responses about the cultures between China and Japan In my opinion, although China and Japan are different countries, we also have the same or similar customs because our ancient ancestors are the same and ancient Japan had been effected by ancient China. I proud of my ancestors whenever I see this period of history in the books. It is our glory and it told us the intimate relationship between the two countries. I think some part of Chinese cultures need to be change, for example smoking without permission is rude and impolite, in contrast, Japan do better. However, I also think shake hands when people greet friends or partners is enough so that bow is not need, but I can respect. In conclusion, I think China and Japan are all great countries even though we have so many similarities and differences.