Hi all, I am a blogger who loves to travel. Today, I would like to share an unforgettable story, a friendship adventure that took place between me and the Indian beauty Ellie.
First encounter
The story begins with a trip I took in India, which was the most memorable of all my travels. In a small city in India, I met a curious and sunny Indian beauty named Ellie.
The streets of India are filled with colourful costumes and bustling bazaars, reminding me of some of the smaller counties in China. I was intently recording it all when a phone screen suddenly appeared in front of me, with translated Indian words written on it: "Are you Chinese? The pictures taken by your camera must be beautiful." ”
When I looked back, it was an Indian beauty with a glint of curiosity in her eyes, and she was Ellie. We chatted through a mobile phone interpreter, and she was very interested in Chinese culture. This encounter kicked off the wonderful friendship between us.
Move to China
After a period of communication, I returned to China, but our friendship was not diminished by the distance. Ellie shared her life in India through social media, and we became friends across thousands of mountains and rivers.
Suddenly, one day, Ellie sent me a surprise message: "I'm going to marry a Chinese man, I'll be going to China soon!" I was happy for her, and at the same time curious about the new life she was about to start.
On the screen of the video call, Ellie was a little nervous, but more in anticipation. She told me that she was struggling to learn Chinese and was already able to speak some simple sentences. She yearns for the unknown China, and I'm excited about the new journey she is about to embark on.
Facing cultural differences
A few months later, Ellie really moved to China. She messages me every now and then to share her new life in China. Learning Chinese is challenging, but her husband and mother-in-law have been patiently helping her adjust.
However, as time went on, Ellie began to experience some troubles. In a video call, she shared with me her troubles with the way Chinese speak. Once she made an appointment with her husband to eat, and he said, 'Eat later,' but she waited for a long time, and the original plan for a lunch meal became an evening.
I tried to explain in simple words, telling her that in China, "eating later" might mean changing the time of the original plan. Another time, she mentioned that she wanted to go to a nearby attraction, and her husband said, 'I'm busy with work, I'll go back in a few days', but she didn't mention it for a month, which made her feel very confused.
I reassured her and told her that this is very common in China, and sometimes "a few days" is not very urgent. I encourage her to learn to communicate more clearly with her husband and set specific dates and times.
Ellie was silent for a moment, then nodded, expressing her gratitude to me. She began to work harder to integrate into life in China, and although there were occasional hiccups in her struggles, I was impressed by her learning ability and adaptability.
Friendships across cultures
Through this story, I want to show you that cultural differences exist, but as long as we remain patient and understanding, we can build deep friendships across borders. My interactions with Ellie made me realize that even from different backgrounds, we can still find common ground and create great memories.
In this colorful world, every culture is unique and precious. When we are willing to understand and tolerate, we will find that differences are a better part of this world.
May we all be like Ellie, look at different cultures with heart, communicate with sincerity, and let the bridge of friendship be built on the basis of understanding and respect.
Through this special friendship trip, I deeply felt the charm of culture and the power of communication. Hopefully, this story will inspire you to grow together and create a better future in this diverse world.