Grow up in a collective society and 'know' others better
By Wu Chong | China Daily | Updated: 2007-07-17 07:04
Chinese are more adept at putting themselves in other people's shoes than Americans.
The reason: Chinese grow up in a culture that emphasizes collectivism as opposed to their Western counterparts' individualism.
Living in a culture that encourages interdependence may strengthen a person's ability to appreciate the viewpoint of others.
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