Cool Out--- Option 2

For most of western countries, China, the Chinese culture and even Chinese people are mysterious, because the origin of this time-honored country is too far away. However, there is another reason to explain the global curiosity about it--- we Chinese seldom share our emotions via expressions, especially for outsiders.

According to the Chinese tradition, it is considering that people are educated to restrict our own affection. The main reason why we do so is that not only embarrassment but also dangers could be brought by showing what we are thinking about, no matter the joy or the sorrow. That is as different as sky and earth in the western culture. For instance, when people meet each other in western courtiers, the common greetings will be handshaking or giving hugs, even if they are strangers. But the situation is different in China that a simple no usually takes place in the first meet of people.

On the contrary, it is a far cry from our attitudes towards the people familiar, including families and friends. Sometimes it is common that we express our self with them as the same as the people in western countries do, but not exactly. For example, when children encounter some trouble and could hardly find the solution, they will complain loudly to their parents or even cry in the front of them just at home, not anytime and anyplace.
All in all, the Chinese people are not as open as westerners on the aspect of affectionate expression, but it is normal for us to quickly share sorrows and joys with families and friends. However, kissing in public is still an embarrassment in China.