'Rice theory' explains north-south China cultural differences, study shows

PhysOrg.com ^ | May 9, 2014 | PhysOrg Dot Com

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'Rice theory' explains north-south China cultural differences, study shows

A new cultural psychology study has found that psychological differences between the people of northern and southern China mirror the differences between community-oriented East Asia and the more individualistic ...

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perspective

[elcid1970]

North China - noodles
South China - rice

North Vietnam - noodles
South Vietnam - rice

Northern U.S. - egg noodles, pasta
Southern U.S. - rice

What’s the mystery? Except why a noodle diet makes for taller Chinese.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I’d say it’s an exact parallel to the way residents of Boston and Atlanta view each other. Which one is “good” depends on your perspective. :)

[SunkenCiv]

Surprisingly, maybe. I'll give it a try, although this looks a little familiar. Just adding, not pinging. Thanks THWP!

[To Hell With Poverty]

No no no, it’s Southern U.S. - grits, cornbread

[Nevadan]

Let me know what you think after you read it.

[elcid1970]

In the Carolina Lowcountry, rice must be served at least once daily. Same with grits, but johnnycake is more an individual choice.