Class reflection

Regarding the cultural things that were discussed, I have many things to say. However, I may touch on some aspect of that. As some one who have been in the US for almost 2 years, I have gained a lot of knowledge about the cultural differences. we have a proverb that "the beauty of a an orchard is as a result of its varous flowers." This also applies to our world if every one had the same characteristics and if every culture were the same, the world would not have been beautiful as it is now. What brings about problems either to a language class or to a community, is because of the luck of understanding of the differernt cultures. Whether it is teacher or friend or classmate, they must be open to respectful to each others behaviours. Every person and every culture is unique, we must be open until we find out the reality of what that culture is then make decision whether to learn from it or to keep away from it.

I have had several very good and open minded American friends, but I also have encountered some who is immersed in a world ingnorance. I personally, have been affended many times by some people who did not have a real understanding of my culture and myself. I try to take it easy because I know that this is because of the misconceptions spread out through the bias media, but what hurts me is that some poeple are so closed minded that they choose to live with their misunderstandings about other culture forever. This points out to me that I dont have a problem as I am open to them but it is their problem as their minds are closed. As a very common example, I am going to mention the following. One of the many questions I have been asked was " do you have jumping board in your country?" another example, "where does Usama live?" and so on.....................

Finally, we have a saying that "when a glass-bowl makes noise, it reflects its quality"

I know I have not touched specific points about culture here, but it implies a lot for those who understand.