|
|
Chinese with sportsmanship?! |
Post Reply |
Author | |||
Qtjoel
Super Member Joined: 02/25/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 409 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 02/12/2009 at 3:31am |
||
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWWRlBLCv8M
Check out the end of the video! Wang Hao actually makes EYE contact, which is a shocker. Not only that, he SMILES at Timo, which was another shocker. The biggest shocker of all he PATS TIMO ON THE BACK! WTFOODGE IS GOING ON?! |
|||
Sponsored Links | |||
Froz3nheaven
Super Member Joined: 08/21/2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 157 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
wth man. why is that so shocking.
|
|||
Stiga Offensive NCT
National Voc-free H3 Blue Sponge Hammond-x |
|||
kelvinyoong
Silver Member Joined: 10/23/2008 Location: Malaysia Status: Offline Points: 771 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
Maybe Wang wants to migrate to Europe so better to be friendly with Timo.
|
|||
Qtjoel
Super Member Joined: 02/25/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 409 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
|
|||
LOOPMEISTER
Platinum Member Joined: 11/13/2008 Location: U.S.A. Status: Offline Points: 2486 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
Wang Hao is a good sport. So is Timo, so its easy for them to be friendly after a match. They both play like they are lucky to make a living as pro TT players, win or lose.
On the other hand, I think any bitter rivals will have a hard time showing good sportsmanship right after a tough loss, regardless of the nationality. So its hard to just say the Chinese have bad sportsmanship. (Although Zhang Jike and Ma Lin are the only top pro's I've seen who put their hand up and back away right when their opponent is serving at certain times... And not because they are not ready to recieve serve, but instead they use it as an underhanded tatic to interrupt their opponents rhythm.) |
|||
icontek
Premier Member This is FPS Doug Joined: 10/31/2006 Location: Maine, US Status: Offline Points: 5222 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
I'm not sure if what you're observing isn't the the result of cultural differences. In many African and Southeast Asian countries, it is actually disrespectful to make eye contact during an interaction. Head down is actually a sign of respect. Granted, I don't know enough about Chinese culture to have a clear idea of what's going on, but I just wanted to point out that not all nonverbal (body language) communication is universal. |
|||
stan1551
Super Member Joined: 01/17/2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 278 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
+1. That is what I was told too. |
|||
proud member of the (not so exclusive) EJ club
|
|||
the_theologian
Premier Member Joined: 01/11/2009 Location: U.S. Status: Offline Points: 3895 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
a nice genuine moment to watch
|
|||
Appelgren Allplay ST / Vega Europe max
|
|||
varghesep
Premier Member Joined: 09/28/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3111 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
These players know each other well. Many of them play in same clubs in Europe.
|
|||
Erikson45
Super Member Joined: 01/17/2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 238 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
Maybe he's just overjoyed that he won the world cup and felt that the game was really fun/he really played well. Maybe it was just his way of genuine saying "You did great Timo, keep up the awesome work".
|
|||
Rutis
FH: H3 BH: T64 |
|||
Froz3nheaven
Super Member Joined: 08/21/2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 157 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
well. true.
like in trainings and tourneys, i just tap ppl's hand.
mostly the ppl who shake my hand r adults and white ppl...
|
|||
Stiga Offensive NCT
National Voc-free H3 Blue Sponge Hammond-x |
|||
theman
Premier Member Joined: 09/22/2006 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 7234 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
i got a good, firm handshake by a few white ppl i played the other day, very respectable ppl, with good eye contact and a smile at the end. ginko tai kim and andy knows what im talking about
|
|||
bbkon
Premier Member Joined: 04/19/2005 Location: Afghanistan Status: Offline Points: 7260 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
ma lin is a total jerk, stuck up but jike laidback guy, he s very polite and patience enuff to sign many raquets
|
|||
lildudejds
Gold Member Joined: 02/27/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1503 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
regarding the handshake, culture makes a big difference. Being white myself, Ive been raised, and I personally believe in a full firm handshake. I HATE wimpy little handshakes. SHAKE MY HAND.
|
|||
Nexy Hannibal
Tenergy 05 Tenergy 05 FX |
|||
lildudejds
Gold Member Joined: 02/27/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1503 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
regarding the handshake, culture makes a big difference. Being white myself, Ive been raised, and I personally believe in a full firm handshake. I HATE wimpy little handshakes. SHAKE MY HAND, cuz i'm sure as heck shakin yours.
|
|||
Nexy Hannibal
Tenergy 05 Tenergy 05 FX |
|||
APW46
Assistant Moderator Joined: 02/02/2009 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3331 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
|
|||
The Older I get, The better I was.
|
|||
Lutareio
Super Member Joined: 08/23/2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 237 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
I do that too sometimes. Normally chinese people are very polite. There was a new player in my club who completely destroyed me. At the end he actually shook my hand and bowed his head! |
|||
Forehand: Sriver
Backhand: Sriver Fx Blade: VSG21-1000 Fl Rating: 694 Canadian Club Prestige |
|||
kenneyy88
Premier Member Joined: 01/06/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4074 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
I hate strong handshakes. Always feel my hand getting crushed. Also if they have won, it is sort of rubbing in the win.
|
|||
Erikson45
Super Member Joined: 01/17/2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 238 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
||
It doesn't matter to me since it's just a way of saying 'good game, it's been fun'. I personally usually just tap hands if I have to play numerous games and switch tables at a faster pace than usual. If I'm overzealous or if it's practice, then I'd genuinely shake hands.
|
|||
Rutis
FH: H3 BH: T64 |
|||
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Forum Home | Go to the Forums | Forum Help | Disclaimer
MyTableTennis.NET is the trading name of Alex Table Tennis Ltd. |