Social Change Opened by a Curtain: Progress or Regression?
When it comes to train sleepers, I believe everyone has a unique experience and feelings. This seemingly simple space can reflect the complex face of social change. The other day,
The controversy over the "curtain incident" among the passengers in the lower berth makes people wonder: Is this practice a social progress or a regression? Unconsciously, we seem to be moving towards a more "closed" era.
On the train, more and more passengers choose to close the curtain and declare their "territory". Although this behavior seems to be understandable, it invisibly hinders interpersonal communication.
Weakens the warm bond between strangers. Should we just let it go on and let this atmosphere of "loneliness" spread? Let's look back at the train sleeper culture of the past.
At that time, the bunk space was usually open, and people could mingle with each other, share food, and even swap beds, especially for the elderly and children.
This atmosphere of mutual help reflects the friendliness and harmony between people. But now, this beautiful scene seems to have disappeared.
However, there are always two sides to things. We can't blindly dismiss this trend of "privacy", because it also satisfies the needs of modern people for personal space. The point is,
How do we strike a balance between the pursuit of personal privacy and the maintenance of interpersonal care. A true story inspired me: Once, a young man who bought a shop ticket and immediately closed the curtain.
It seems to be a bit clean. But in the middle of the night, he suddenly fell ill, but fortunately, a middle-aged man in the upper bunk found and reported to the conductor in time, and finally helped him.
This vignette teaches us that even while emphasizing personal space, we need to maintain a caring and helping hand for others. In this era of rapid development,
Each of us has a role to play. Whether it's a young man who takes the initiative to give up his seat to the elderly, or a middle-aged man who lends a helping hand at a critical moment,
These actions demonstrate the harmonious coexistence of society. We need to encourage such behavior, rather than ignoring it out of consideration for our own privacy.
In short, every change in society is two sides of the same coin. While we enjoy the convenience of personal privacy, we cannot ignore the warm connection between people.
Let us maintain an open and tolerant mind, and continue to promote the kindness and care in human nature while pursuing private space, and jointly shape a better social environment.