They have a lot of knowledge about American’s but misunderstand a number of things because of the cultural differences. I assume that China is similar.

Here’s my example. I’ve looked at a number of training programs from India that are cultural training for dealing with Americans.

One of the things they don’t quite get is that there isn’t a typical American or how different American’s really are. It’s really much more extensive than any other country. Just ask yourself, “what does an American look like?”

The answer is, “just about anything, any race, any color and ethnic group, etc.”

Second, the don’t have a culture of individual liberty or the concept of the rugged individual. But it’s in everthing we do.

We also have trouble dealing with India and China because the culture and values are so different.

Thinking they know a lot about us and we know little about them simply isn’t true. We’re kinda of equally confused.

I remember people in India telling me they thought American’s couldn’t wait to get on Social Security so they could live the good life.