nothing strange..it depends on the individual

I think the thing that bothers most Westerners is the different approach to responsibilities and stuff like that. I'm reading a very interesting book that handles this subject as well as some others and it really is amazing that there's such a difference in approach. (For those who want to read the book; "China Business Culture: Strategies for Success") The whole expectations vs. creativity and self-development is quite a big step for many people, I guess. Other aspects like face and guanxi are found in western societies as well but in a very different way.

I don't think they are strange in any way really. I mean if i thought they were strange they would surely view me as strange (and many here do). However I live in northern china and have to say the chinese people i know here always thought how great they are as individuals. I find they are shy if you don't know them however, once you become friends they often speak of their skills quite proudly. They will also speak of their weakness quite openly as well so it is not bragging. I do not know if this applies to all of china or just the northwest where i live. I could just be mistaken though.

the way they see themselves and the rest of the world! p.s. oh and spitting is cool and fun ( i like to go for distance :D )! hahhaha

they.. umm.. like to spit..