Homework Ma Dan's behaviours are extremely influenced by a collectivistic culture, focusing on collective interest based on harmonious human relations. Michael, however, is totally dominated by an individualistic culture, giving priority to personal freedom and independence. By inviting Michael for an expensive meal, Ma Dan requested to borrow Michael's computer for accomplishing her paper on time. What surprised her was Michael's direct refusal for his own busy work with computer. She therefore greatly questioned their friendship. The Chinese have always attached great importance to collective interest which is well founded on harmonious relationship, also considered as a basis for friendship. And the Chinese at present always adopt dinner as a major way for communications. In the western countries, however, people always prefer following their own schedule rather than human relationship. Such conflict was actually caused by various cultural context. A great number of people are currently living in a multi-culture context, so the knowledge of exotic cultures is essential. Ma Dan should acquire more of individualistic culture, respect personal decisions and think rationally. As to Michael, he should express his ideas in a mild way, not so direct for Chinese friends, as well as help Ma Dan in other ways.