Nose in Front

The image below tells us so much about Chinese society and culture.
Everyone is driven by their own self interest and desires, and it
would be rare to see allowances or provisions for others along the way.


Whereas an intelligent assessment of the situation pictured would be
to wait, and to allow another car to pass in front to ease the flow,
this would require a gesture so alien to the culture that it cannot be
done; Lose face by letting another person have any priority or
preference over you?


The result, a 30 minute log jam for the drivers (only finally
resolved by face-immune Police) and an amusing yet telling scene of
China for me.