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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not Asian but grew up in a neighborhood with lots of rich asians and had tons of asians work for me over the years. I have been to asia a few times for work.

They really study hard and even their hobbies are work. Piano, Photography, Violin etc. Skilled level, hours and hours and hours of study and thousands in cost.

While I was in Asia at a business meeting my boss almost killed me when I was asked what my hobbies were and I said I like going to football games and, I enjoy going to parks and beaches with my kids.

He was like you need hobbies that impress. You should talk about Art, Opera, Science etc. I was like how about I like fast cars, rock concerts and chicken wings. No does not work that way.

Even going to a restaurant was an ordeal with where to sit, who orders, explanations of food. I am like hey lets grab a burger and beer. [/quote]

There are definitely cultural differences in values, which may be part of the disconnect in this situation.  As a strong academic institution, one would assume Harvard is all about high test scores.  But it values different things as well, which may not be understood in a culture that may have different values. [/quote]

These are classes differences not cultural ones.

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