The East Asian style of communication often includes non-verbal and indirect signals that convey important information beyond what is said.

Many communication and behavior styles are successful when applied to different cultural situations. In some cases a less assertive approach wins out.

To what extent are the assumptions and statements regarding the historical markers defining each generation found in mainstream USA literature valid and applicable for other global cultures?

Strangers from a Different Shore

R.Takaki, Back Bay Books, 1989/1998

Clash! How to Thrive in a Multicultural World

H.Markus & A. Conner, Plume Books, 2013

A Chinaman’s Chance

E.Liu, Public Affairs, 2014

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

J.Hyun, Harper Collins, 2005

Joy Luck Club
Asian American, 1993

Better Luck Tomorrow
Asian American, 2002

Harold & Kumar at White Castle
Asian American, 2004

My Sassy Girl
Korean, 2001

Bungee Jumping of Their Own
Korean, 2001

Shall We Dance
Japanese, 1996

Salaryman Kintaro
Japanese, 1999

Scent of Green Papaya
Vietnamese, 1993

Journey from the Fall
Vietnamese, 2006

To Live/Huoche
Chinese, 1991

Shower/XiZao
Chinese, 1999

The Wedding Banquet
Chinese/Taiwan, 1993

Motorcycle Congestion as Migrant Workers Head Home for Chinese New Year
Chinese

PISA Ranks Shanghai Students Number One
Chinese

The Old Record - Apple China Commercial
Chinese

Happy Together - Jackie Chan, Siwon and Narsha!
Korean

Hmong Hip Hop Heritage - Tou SaiKo Lee
Hmong American

Eric Liu "A Chinaman's Chance"
Asian American