There are so many similarities I am seeing in African and Asian culture. Hard to explain a short paragraph but in speaking with Asian friends and watching this, there’s a lot we have in common. Short explanation: pressure to be a doctor or lawyer, filial piety, etc.
As someone with lifelong severe depression, I thank my lucky stars I grew up in a family that doesn't look down on me, that my personal struggles aren't considered a blight on my family's reputation, where I'm not kicked to the curb for the sake of appearances. I mean, it's not enough for your own mind telling you you're worthless, now your entire family is telling you you're worthless.
I think it makes sense why asians are practical. That generational trauma will definetly effected your parents and relatives. The anxiety of poverty and famine is carried on. I think with other culture besides asians who has grand parents or parents experienced war, instability in their own country will have similar upbringing.
I'm so sorry about your mom's passing away so early. Thank you again for this great video. I'm African-American and I would eat the pig knuckle soup. I think that we have a similar dish. We have pig's feet (yummy!!!) and I think it's popular in your culture, too isn't it?
Both episodes are accurate. We grew up modest but life quality evolved gradually after being entrepreneurs and the change around us (especially friends and people's behavior) was very noticeable. Fortunately, there was more good than bad.
Oh yes, again non western people thinking western parents are all easy on their kids. My native american friends think this too. Not all our parents got the memo. German American parenting, for instance, can be very harsh in some, they still raise us like its the great depression, you are cared about if you can accomplish things, not for who you are. you have to keep your art and emotions to yourself, as a child in that environment. I have read a lot about the cultural revolution in China and I'm sure it caused a lot of scars, what a horrific thing. Good videos, thanks! Im not sure why i watched this show but im enjoying your take.
I love your perspectives! I’m curious how you handle politics with etiquette. Like do political opinions signal manners just as much as how you treat others?
There are so many similarities I am seeing in African and Asian culture. Hard to explain a short paragraph but in speaking with Asian friends and watching this, there’s a lot we have in common. Short explanation: pressure to be a doctor or lawyer, filial piety, etc.
Love this series. Showing cultures of different race. Christine is one of my faves ❤ she is an inspiration
Definitely! Christine is the real thing baby!
As someone with lifelong severe depression, I thank my lucky stars I grew up in a family that doesn't look down on me, that my personal struggles aren't considered a blight on my family's reputation, where I'm not kicked to the curb for the sake of appearances. I mean, it's not enough for your own mind telling you you're worthless, now your entire family is telling you you're worthless.
I think it makes sense why asians are practical. That generational trauma will definetly effected your parents and relatives. The anxiety of poverty and famine is carried on. I think with other culture besides asians who has grand parents or parents experienced war, instability in their own country will have similar upbringing.
The grades topic is not exclusive to Chinese parents. Caribbean parents do it too. 😂
Christine is so fab in these clips.
Shocked at the pressure involved in regards to parent-child relationships.
I'm a Canadian born Chinese and majored in philosophy. Relatives thought I was insane. Haha! No regrets.
I'm so sorry about your mom's passing away so early. Thank you again for this great video. I'm African-American and I would eat the pig knuckle soup. I think that we have a similar dish. We have pig's feet (yummy!!!) and I think it's popular in your culture, too isn't it?
Slow cooked Chinese dishes featuring skins, ligaments, connective tissues and bone marrows are some of the most delicious ones!
Interesting clips of Christine and her husband plus Anna…
Love this series!!!! I hope you do all the episodes
How old are you?
You look like 25 or minus 2years
If you just started TH-cam your doing great!
Both episodes are accurate. We grew up modest but life quality evolved gradually after being entrepreneurs and the change around us (especially friends and people's behavior) was very noticeable. Fortunately, there was more good than bad.
Oh yes, again non western people thinking western parents are all easy on their kids. My native american friends think this too. Not all our parents got the memo. German American parenting, for instance, can be very harsh in some, they still raise us like its the great depression, you are cared about if you can accomplish things, not for who you are. you have to keep your art and emotions to yourself, as a child in that environment. I have read a lot about the cultural revolution in China and I'm sure it caused a lot of scars, what a horrific thing. Good videos, thanks! Im not sure why i watched this show but im enjoying your take.
Your mom sounded like an incredible woman.♥️
This is so interesting
Oh Gosh it is like i am in Greece ,because this is the traditional way ( and not only..) Greeks are functioning 😅😅
Christine is so well mannered
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 😍😍
I love your perspectives! I’m curious how you handle politics with etiquette. Like do political opinions signal manners just as much as how you treat others?
Can anyone recommend any books on Chinese etiquette?
Don't Invalidate the American education or the American way of life to boost Asian culture.
True
new subscriber here I like you hahahhaa
Very interesting - I'm new to your page...but you only mention White or Asian friends...don't you have a wider friend base?
Shocked at the pressure involved in regards to parent-child relationships.