There are many different cultures and traditions in the world. While some vary greatly, others can be quite similar. Comparing two cultures can be very revealing, allowing you to see the different lifestyles, behaviors and customs of each. Indian and Chinese life, although having many differences, is surprisingly similar in some areas. From a distance they seem like stark contrasts, but upon closer examination you see that they have many correlative things. Especially their family life, their daily life and their economy. Although they are somewhat similar, family life in India and China probably has the most differences. First, marriage, which has comparable connections between the two, is treated quite differently. An Indian family usually advertises in newspapers a spouse for their daughter or son, thus proving the strict details of who they want the spouse to be. It is not uncommon to find several pages of these advertisements in an Indian newspaper. In China, however, arranged marriages are no longer as common and are very rare. Both in India and China, ...