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> Do you think China suffers from a collective inferiority complex? Might have something to do with loss of face perhaps which is an important concept in many
by wsc981 6y ago
> Do you think China suffers from a collective inferiority complex?
Might have something to do with loss of face perhaps which is an important concept in many asian countries [0]. From my understanding you have to be very careful with criticism in many Asian countries, especially with regards to authority. If someone has higher authority than you (e.g. boss at work) he can generally do no wrong or if he does wrong in some way (e.g. makes bad business deal), you don't confront your boss.
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[0]: https://www.tripsavvy.com/saving-face-and-losing-face-1458303 https://www.tripsavvy.com/saving-face-and-losing-face-145830...
- dnhz 6y agoI'm not a fan of cultural explanations for behavior versus realpolitik, especially when the alleged cultural characteristic can be distilled into a single phrase.
- mads 6y agoI think loss of face is a very misunderstood concept. When is the last time you as a westerner, which I assume you are, bragged to your friends about losing face that time you slipped on a banana peel?