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we had a lecture on the U.S media this morning. there was this moment that i felt so sorry for my inadequate knowledge on my own country. the teacher was asking us the features and differences between the newspapers in China and those in the U.S. i couldn't come up the that much idea and all of a sudden i was surprised about it. it occured to me that i had been taking things for granted back at home. i should have paid more a attention to the cultures of my own country before i visit abroad. as a visitor, it is part of my duty to introduce my country to others, and through exchanging our information and ideas, everybody can know better both about a foreign land and their own country. there is this ancient lesson concluded by Sunzi, a chinese eminent war strategist: undestand both yourself and your opponent well, and you'll always be a winner. it also makes great sense when we talk about cultural exchange and comparison.
gee i have just found that i am too loaded with pop cultur, which is frustrating. people really get more things in common globally, but to be aware of our own unique cultural codes is still very important. it just too sad if one loses his cultural identity.