Americans tend to prefer social support, while asians tend to prefer social support.

Americans tend to prefer explicit social support, while Asians tend to prefer implicit social support.

Explicit social support that Americans tend to prefer is characterized by seeking comfort and support from friends and other loved ones, "venting" and asking for advice. Implicit social support that Asians tend to prefer is characterized by spending time with chosen social groups rather than directly seeking advice and comfort from friends.