Major problems in communicating resulting from major differences in these three aspects. Cultural differences and associated problems for an Australian in China 1. The Chinese written language is totally different to English. There are no clues to meaning that English speakers can see. While we could recognize Restauranto, Ristaranto, Roma etc. if we were visiting Italy it is impossible to recognize any Chinese writing unless you have studied it.
Greetings are different.
Pushing is part of life. You need to push to get on buses. You need to push to the front and attract the service person's attention in places like banks. Body language Personal space is much closer than what Australians are used to. Young Asian males will hold hands and hug each other.