I’ve tried to behave all the time and be careful with my friends. You know, to have a good relationship with your friends is rather difficult, especially when you’ve got personality clash or cultural differences with them. Usually, I am a quiet and reserved person when getting along with some acquaintances. But once I’ve been familiar with them and perceived by myself that I’ve got along with them so well that even when I do something offensive to them they wouldn’t mind, I tend to do something stupid. This time, when talking with a friend, I poured out something which really sounded to be out of the way. I did not realise it for I really did not mean it. But it did hurt his feelings. I was a little surprised and stun by the way he responded at that moment. Then I came to understand the reason why he changed his attitude all of a sudden. We’ve got some differences between our own hometown cultures and personalities. Something that is normal in my culture may turn out to be unbelievable in his. Some ideas that I take for granted may turn out to be offensive in his way.
But I did not apologize to him. I have my own dignity. And I also assumed him to be a wise person who would surly grasp my real meaning.
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Actually,I don't know much about you.I think you are a thoughful and reserved person.Yeah,the relationship with friends is very difficlut and important to tackle.Sometimes your relationship will be broken up just beacuse of some words or actions.But I think if you have a real heart,even there may be some misunderstandings,your friends will see the real reason behind.However enjoy your relationship with us and enjoy your life here everyday,which is my best wish for you.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I have also done such stupid things before. They are really tough experiences to me such a sensitive person. But they are good opportunities for us to learn more about those friends as well as how to maintain a fresh and healthy relationship with friends.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed that you used many new words in your blog, showing that you are really a quick learn. Using new words in our writings is an very effective way to improve our English. Only by doing so, can we change those new words from only being stored in our memories into being ready to be used anytime we need.
Anyway, wish you regain a good relationship with your friend!
Since we come to a foreign country, we have to face the cultural diversity. I can see you are sincere to your friend so I believe you can understand each other. I once heard that a friend is one who likes you even when he knows your faults. Good luck to you!
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