This is the time of global world at the moment. People can go to many countries easily than the past. As result of this, the number of people who move to another country has been sharply increasing. However, some people moving to another country sometimes have hard time adapting themselves to the country. The most problems come from the different customs between them and poeple who are living there. I strongly believe that people moving to another country should follow up the cumstoms there. Here are two reasons why I think like this.
First of all, people might cause serious problem. Each country has different customs and life style. These should be respected by one moving to the country. If someone from another country behaves according to his or her own customs, people can easily misunderstand him or her because , for them, it is unfamiliar and sometimes can not be accepted. For example, in Korea, it is common for adults to touch children's face or body as a friendly expression . However, in some society, this can lead to a serious misunderstanding. According to a book I read, people in some countries consider this kind of touch to be harrassment. This shows how different people's thoughts are. Also, it brings about very serious problems.
Secondly, by following up customs of the country one moves to, one can understand people there easily. Customs relfect the general concepts of the society. It certainly is a good way to understand the country. Therefore, one is able to get used to the life in new country as well as become a part of the country quickly by observing the customs there. From my personal experience, when I went to Japan to learn Japanese language, I try to follow up their customs. What I realized was people in Japan hated to disturb other people. Also, they hated someone inturrupts them. At first, though it was not understandable ,because I hadly saw this kind of thoughts in Korea, I could understand them by observing their life . Finally, I felt comfortable in that society with the atmosphere.
To sum up, People who move to another country should follow up the customs there becuase they may get into trouble and can easily understand people there. To be accustomed to a new country and have a good time there, it is needed to try to obey the way of living. It will lead you to great life in the new country. |