What is culture? well culture according to google is “the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a particular social group.” Different places have different cultures and both China and America both have different cultures. Waverly’s mom thinks that Chinese culture is better than american culture which is stated by her “Chinese people.do many things,” she said simply. “Chinese people do business, do medicine, do painting. Not lazy like American people. We do torture. Best torture.”(2). This proves that she thinks that Chinese culture is better.
Waverly’s mom comes from Chinese culture which centers around family and that if one person becomes successful than everyone in the family especially the parents have something to do with that persons success.
Waverly herself is starting to adapt to american culture. This is hinted at when she says
I knew it was a mistake to say anything more, but I heard my voice speaking, “Why do you have to use me to show off? If you want to show off, then why don’t you learn to play chess?”(5). This is when she doesn’t want to show off and thinks that she is the only reason for success which is part of american culture.
In conclusion rules of the game goes into culture from america and china while comparing them.