Is there any big difference between eastern and western shopping habits?
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Yes, for example the Japanese traditionally don't eat a lot of beef.....the American beef council has been trying to capture a share of the Japanese beef market for years. \nIn size the state of Texas is larger than the country of Japan....in Texas people generally don't prefer smaller cars like the Toyota Corolla and Tercel....but larger more roomy ones, that are more comfortable to drive longer distances; in Japan where the roads are more narrow and the distances driven aren't as far the smaller cars are the most common and preferred....since American car makers don't really have an adequate product they have always had difficulty selling cars in Japan. IMHO...BUT....\nThere are different shopping habits in the western countries....remember Wal-Mart failed in Germany but is very big in the US.
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There is no comparison between the two areas, since their philosophy is different! The Asians are polytheistic while the USA are mainly Monotheistic (the god of Abraham is only accepted)!\nAlso, democracy, a creation of the classical Greeks was spread in the west but not in the East!
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Where are you coming from? That makes a big difference in what to take.\n\nWhen I studied abroad, I brought my laptop, a big suitcase of clothes, some hygeine stuff, 4 pairs of shoes and various odds and ends. Make sure to take voltage converters. \n\nSmall electronics, like alarm clocks and hair dryers, should be bought there. It's not worth dealing with converting voltage and packing.
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The business etiquette in the middle east is no different than anywhere else in the world… they just don’t like to be rushed into things. You will need to be aware of the customs and if you are going to market your products anywhere in the world, it is a good idea to find a native partner who will help you in just about everything. You can visit their embassies in your country and you will get tons of information. There are lots of foreigners who live and work in the middle east, talk to someone from your own nationality who lived there.\nMeet people from the middle east and try to get to know them, you will be amazed with what you will learn… completely different than what the media had portrayed.
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depends on which country
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Western Philosophy is linear.  You will never make the jump to great realizations with western thought.  Eastern thought connects you to larger realizations.\n\nIn Western thought you go from here to there.  In Eastern thought you go from here to here, and here becomes a new and valuable place upon return.
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The act of shopping stimulates the production of endorphins, producing much the same effect as drugs do, it gives you a high.\nAddictive personalities crave this high.  That is why you have trouble stopping.\nWhat you should know is that the actual buying does not give you the same high.  The act of "window shopping" is what does.  So, if you can successfully browse without actually buying you will be taking a giant step forward!\nProlong your want.  Don't gratify instantly.  This is one of the best things I have learned in life.  Instant gratification gives too fleeting a pleasure, the pleasure is in the wanting. (and if you prolong that wanting long enough it will dissipate).\nGood luck!\nStand and be true
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For the most part I've found it to be true.\n\nI'm trying to stop myself buying the less expensive items just because I'm so darned frugal.  If you buy the cheap glass wipe cloths, you get smears.  If you go with Windex brand (for example), they work as you'd expect them to.\n\nThis rule doesn't apply to everything, and there are extremes at both ends.  But I would say that overall, it is true.
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Ignore arrogant  and ignorant people like above\n\nApart from that, as a Frenchman having lived in UK and Spain for 5 years, I would say there are not many differences between customs in western Europe- differences are in details. French people tend to be quite formal in their social relationship (shake hands, "cultural physical distance" when socializing close to the British one- but differences between north and south of the country).\n\nHave a look at links below and explore the websites, I think they are quite interesting and complete.
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Really wont make a difference. Time is precious. People ready to start Christmas/holiday shopping will do it on their own time table.\n\nI know what I'll be doing this Friday...avoiding crowded stores and shopping online.
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Anthropology, with a specific focus on Eastern culture sounds like just the thing for you. You could help promote understanding, I can't think of anything more important than that.
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The answer is A.  "-er" is used to compare 2 things, whereas "-est" is used to compare 3 or more things.  More is used for 2 things, and most is used for 3 or more things.
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Japan and most Asian countries
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It depends on where that certain Filipino lives...\nMost of my Filipino friends that live in America act more "western" and have more of a connecting with American habits...
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Eastern teams usually run more thats why.  More of an uptempo flow rather than the half court set used by most teams in the western conference.
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Yes, it's European. Here's an interesting international shoe size comparison chart.\n\nhttp://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult
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What sort of symbols? E and W are often used on maps for east and west. Is there something else you're refering to?