The Friendly American People

   What impresses me is the friendliness of the people here. Usually we seem to pay little attention to the passers-by in China, maybe because of the large population there. We say hello to our acquaintances, friends and family members, instead, here in Yale, people often kindly say hello to the people around. That day, when I went to the gym to find out where the swimming pool is, a nice safeguard came forward and patiently led Lauren and I to look around. Wow, an  experience I can seldom have in China. What’s more, on that night, a handsome and kind librarian of the Sterling Library helped me find the book I wanted and instructed me to borrow the book.

    So I begin to think about the distance between Chinese people. The fast life rhythm makes us always in a haste, not event to pause and greet each other. And I am also worried about the somewhat indifference and doubt between people. We grow up in different environments, affected by a unique range of influences. Surely, I want to give my daughter a kind of positive influence. I want to tell her that most people around us are kind and honest, we should try to believe in each other to foster a harmonious relationship. As we discover the importance of truly greeting others, our ability to find a mode of interaction that is pleasing to both of us is enhanced. Thus, we can go a long way toward encouraging mutually satisfying relations by saying How are you in the spirit of kindness.

My First Impression on USA

After a long and tedious flight of over 15 hours, I finally arrived at the JFK Airport. I am safe and sound, thank god! To breathe the fresh air seemed not to be the important task, instead, I had to carry my two heavy baggages to the Ground Central Terminal. Luckily enough, I’ve got on the right bus. Then, I wondered what was waiting for me all the way through the crowded New York Street. When I got on the train to New Haven, I could only feel the cold air. Why, is the electricity free of charge? And this is the problem I’ve often met with during the few days in Yale, especially in the classroom.

Homesickness is the certain thing. I miss my daughter, my husband and my parents very much, so each day I send them pictures of the campus to share my experience. Maybe this is my way to tell  them I am OK here, while sometimes I have to adapt myself to the inconvenience in life here.

Blue sky and fresh air are the two things we mention very often. I hang around the campus during the first two days here. Various architecture styles which show the history of this university impressed me very much. Still, I’m impressed by the loud music of most of the cars passing by and the noise of the ambulance. It seems that some of the people here are too enthusiastic, either to  life or accidents. ( a joke)