Are you willing to expose to another culture or just stay where you are?
By roctetman
@roctetman (28)
China
March 29, 2009 9:29pm CST
Hi,today I got an email from a friend moved to Japan just a weak ago. He's feeling like himself being isolated from the whole world. Maybe it's a little bit difficult to take things we have never done ever before. So are you willing to expose youself to another culture and challenge more? Or just stay where you are?
thanks
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16 responses
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
30 Mar 09
dont know about moving but if i could go somewhere else i would to learn about different coulters. i just had met friends from russia they are so cool
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
31 Mar 09
lord i think most people from here are jerks. lol. but i had been bless to meet so many people from all over the world. i have many friends from different countries as well.
@roctetman (28)
• China
31 Mar 09
Well, i hadn't met a Russian yet but i think Americans are so cool. I kinda like culture there,you know,which based on some combination of their values and those of the traditional culture.I like the pluralism there.
@roctetman (28)
• China
30 Mar 09
Yeah,there is an old saying in my country,something like' When in Rome do as Rome does'. Thanks for your response.
@luckyyoo182 (4)
• United States
30 Mar 09
It's totally normal to feel like an outsider in a foreign country, but you should take advantage of such a wonderful opportunity to learn about different people. Try new things and open up to other cultures, it will truly change your perspective on life. You don't have to change who you are, just be open to different experiences and learn as much as you can.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
30 Mar 09
I would not mind going to a different place with a different culture. I would love to learn about new places and maybe learn the local dialect. Cheers!!!
@roctetman (28)
• China
31 Mar 09
Dialects are so funny, but i wouldn't like to challenge them. You know, they are more more complicated than we can imagine. If just some greeting words, that's OK.
@rymebristol (1808)
• Philippines
30 Mar 09
the world is so large and i want to expand my horizons not just career by any chance but with different cultures as well.
same as your friend, i would like and actually, Japan is on top of my list to study and learn their culture, i am very a Japan addict mostly because i love and a fan of Japanese anime. i made a constant effort studying Nihonggo (Japan's language), though its tough, i am very much determined.
my sister as well love Japanese culture like me, but she had taken Nihonggo earlier than me, she already know how to write and speak and even write Kanji.
@roctetman (28)
• China
31 Mar 09
People in my country are kinda opposed to Japan in some ways, but i have to adimt their anime is absolutly wonderful. Thanks for you response.
@sujithdevil (50)
• India
30 Mar 09
I prefer stayin g in my own culture. It is good and needs no new change. It is the best of all.
@roctetman (28)
• China
31 Mar 09
Wow,you are the first one having a different opinion. I also appreciate your outlook on life.Thanks for your response.
@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
30 Mar 09
Well, the only way I would find myself moving to another State, let alone another Country would have to be God wanting me to move there. Personally even though I might get Frustrated with my situation at times, I cannot imagine myself living anywhere else. And since it is sometimes hard to talk with New people and such I would find it hard to meet New people as well. So for now I stay where I am and just do with what God has given me as well.
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
31 Mar 09
I love exploring and learning from other culture's. I'm just adventurous like that, I guess. Must be something about the fact that I've never been out of my own state and have had a few chances to observe the small cultural differences that vary depending on the PART of my state I'm in at the time. It goes between subtle to prominant, and it's just...fascinating.
I always itch to travel...staying put makes me, um. itchy? xD
@maiyhenzkee (682)
• United States
30 Mar 09
I felt the same way when I first moved here in US, it's totally different from the cultures and people I grew up with. I actually got depressed in my first months, it was really hard for me since this is the first time I moved so far away from home.
But being exposed to a different culture is a very valuable experience, you'll learn a lot of things, you'll be more open with things that you never got used to, and also meeting different kinds of people is the coolest thing that you'll ever do in your life, it's just so much fun.
That's why right now, I am so motivated to tour around different countries, although right now I still cannot afford it, but still I am looking forward and doing things so I could fulfill that goal of mine. :)
@roctetman (28)
• China
30 Mar 09
Wonderful! I really envy your goal ,your passion for it. I rarely have a chance like you but that's the reason why I am here to chat with all the people around the world.I can learn more that I didn't know before. thanks
@icegermany (2524)
• India
30 Mar 09
it is really difficult to manage with some other culture of a different country. i am from india and we have brought up in our culture and we have come to germany and we find here that there are things which are entirely different and we havent seen also and we dont do that. but as the days pass we try to adjust and then later it would be comfortable. itis nice to be in our home country and it is also nice to go around the world and know more and feel the difference and also enjoy it. i really like visiting places and explore and roam around to see the speciality of the place but it is sure that for a few days or months atleast we miss our family, place and food and those who are homesick it is very difficult to stay for them.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
30 Mar 09
Yes, I do.. i'm very much willing to get exposed to another culture.. I know, it would be very hard at first but i know i'll get through with it in no time.. you know, i like challenges, i like learning new things and I know those things will help me become a better person.. If given a chance, i'd like to migrate n the US or Hongkong.. =)
@roctetman (28)
• China
30 Mar 09
Wow,well,US also is my ideal destination.But now I haven't step out of my own province.Shame on me.
thanks
@darknessfalls (180)
• Philippines
30 Mar 09
I honestly prefer to expose myself to other cultures. Learning is a part of life and interacting is simply a challenge. No man is an island neither is man a dog that requires a trainer to tame him. Man was made with the skills of socializing for him to learn and interact. And it's always good to know that man lives in a world of both wonders and disasters. Man is never made to live in paradise alone. I honestly wish your friend a good luck. I advise him to find a friend that can help him explore the new world. It's always good to know that you are not alone.
@roctetman (28)
• China
31 Mar 09
I think so. Basically, i think every country or race is friendly. people haven't realized it just because they didn't really get a chance to know them.
@phoenix79 (302)
• United States
30 Mar 09
I have been thinking about converting to Islam and one of the things is stopping me is I am afraid I will not be able to adapt to the different culture.
@sujithdevil (50)
• India
30 Mar 09
I prefer to stay with my culture. It is the best and coolest way of living. it teaches me moral life style of living.
@joeybock (1)
• United States
30 Mar 09
I really do not care at this point in my life. I am obviously very comfotable in my current culture, but am by no means opposed to learning about another culture. There is so much that we can learn from other cultures, but at the same time i would be hesitant because I wouldn't not be aware of all little things that make us so different and would not want to offend anyone.