Communication is also very different in Eastern cultures from their Western counterparts.
Asian communication patterns stem from a variety of cultural structures and continue to influence generations even after immigration.
This silence happens in many different ways and can be both healthy and harmful for families.
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Understanding Asian values of collectivism is necessary for realizing the communication style of Eastern cultures.
This is one way Asian families showcase lovethrough service-based action.
It really puts into action the ways in which our parents love us.
One person does ittothe other person, and that person cant do anything about it.
It could be a trauma response used when they are feeling threatened or overwhelmed.
But within a culture accustomed to conflict avoidance, this creates a contrast in communication patterns.
People who use the silent treatment as a strategy may not always be intentional with it.
It could be a trauma response used when they are feeling threatened or overwhelmed.
She says the silent treatment can be so painful because someone is denying our very existence.
Were American and were Asian and we can pull from both cultures so that do that.
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