In general, people in Western countries put a greater emphasis on skills, whereas many Asians emphasize skills as integral to communication.

Western countries put a greater emphasis on Speaking

Asians emphasize Listening skills as  integral to communication.

Explanation:

In western countries like the United States of America, one needs to be more expressive in order to be understood or considered to be carrying out the art of communication. As such, greater emphasis is placed on Speaking skills.

On the other hand, in Asian countries like China, one needs to master the art of listening. That is, communication in Asian countries is effective if one is good at listening because Asian's are not as expressive as Americans.

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