Today, as a conversation class homework I'm going to write about how different to celebrate birthday. Lots of people from different countries are in my party such as American, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian and so on. They were separately gathering with the same country people, but some were not.
(American style) They became high tension by alcohol and called my name over and over again to let me drink something strong alcohol for a shot. It was like this "Hey, come on birthday girl!!"
Moreover, we hugged each other so many times at the same time.
(Asian style) They calmly celebrate a birthday like saying "happy birthday someone."
Americans express their emotion with movement of body to directly tell a feelings. On the other hand Asians keep a little distance to tell a feelings. I could exactly see how express a emotion.
Wow, Happy Birthday! I am glad to know that you had a wonderful birthday party.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Anna!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulation on being at the age where you are 100% adult, in America;)
You do a nice job of telling your life stories through and mentioning a bit about culture at the same time. You really express yourself well, too.
Great observations about the birthday party! Of course, the differences are probably greater with college-age young people. Older American people might behave more like the Asians. But it is fun to enjoy crazy American college culture when you are young.
All the best-
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteYou have a sharp eye for details, especially when it comes to people watching and food. I like people watching, too, though I don't have your culinary talents.
I think you could write a cookbook of some sort.
BTW--a movie which I think you'd enjoy: Julie and Julia, which is about travel and relationships, and blogging, too, all woven around the recipes in a cookbook.
BTW(2) You have a nice profile picture. You are very photogenic.