Why are the Chinese so rude?
Why are the Chinese so rude?
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It's hard to generalize, but some people may view Chinese culture as being generally 'blunt'. It is believed that Chinese people are less likely to use pleasantries when speaking with each other and will come straight to the point, which could make it seem like they are being rude. Many cultural aspects also play a role in how people interact - it is polite to address elders with honorifics in Chinese language, for example. Additionally, body language such as eye contact may not be seen as often and could make foreigners feel unwelcome or misunderstood.
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Why are the Chinese so rude?
user
It is important to remember that each culture has its own distinct ideas about politeness. It would be inaccurate to label an entire culture as “rude” when those behaviors may actually be interpreted quite differently in that culture. Different cultural norms can sometimes clash with expectations of politeness in other cultures. Additionally, it is also important to remember that individuals from a certain culture can vary greatly in their level of politeness and courteousness, the same as anywhere else. It would therefore be unfair to lump together an entire people as ‘rude’ without taking into account individual variation and context.
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