u/Intelligent_Chef9950

I want to learn Vietnamese. I’m wondering if it has any similarities to Chinese. Is Vietnamese difficult to learn?

I've seen in American dramas that boys and girls who are popular in high school are usually more outgoing

I would love to help foreign tourists and show them the good side of our country, but I'm so nervous about my poor English.

I think the word mosquito sounds extremely elegant and upscale.

It reminds me of a high-end French luxury fashion brand, or an expensive delicacy served at an upscale Italian restaurant.

I’ve noticed a strange double standard online:some people often mock China and India for their poverty, flaws, or social issues, but at the same time, they seem genuinely scared that these two countries’ economic and technological growth will “take over” or threaten their own interests.

It feels contradictory. If these places are really as “backwards” or “hopeless” as they make them sound, why would their development be such a threat? I’m not here to argue that China and India are perfect, obviously both have huge issues, but the way people switch between mocking them and fearing them feels so inconsistent.

I feel like many Indians and Chinese people have faced this issue a lot. It’s exhausting, honestly. All the time, you see people acting like the only “good” way to be Indian or Chinese is to constantly tear down your own country, your culture, and your people.

It feels like some people get a weird sense of superiority when they see you feel ashamed of where you’re from, like your self-loathing validates their worldview.

I live in an Asian country. My parents attach great importance to academic grades. When I was in high school and didn't do well in my studies, they would constantly compare me with top students, humiliate me repeatedly, and even tell me to go die.

The story is as follows

Location: Baltimore, USA

My lab buddy brought his entire research group over for a meeting. The Indian postdoc in our team stepped up and insisted on treating everyone to Indian food.

When we tried to order, some dishes on the menu weren’t available—and the Indian postdoc completely blew his top. That’s when we witnessed something absolutely legendary.

The lead Indian postdoc announced his full name, and the entire staff of the Indian restaurant—from servers and chefs to the owner—lined up and got slapped one by one. Right after the slapping, the owner ran out to buy ingredients and cooked up the exact dishes the postdoc had ordered… even though they weren’t even on the menu.

I'm sure many Indians and Chinese have encountered this problem. I’ve seen people online make really harsh, sweeping generalizations about people from certain countries, just to make them feel inferior or ashamed of where they’re from. I don’t get it at all.

Why would someone actively want a whole group of people to feel bad about themselves?

In our country, large quantities of Australian beef are imported and they are considered high quality beef

I live in jiangxi province, china, i'm 20 years old, i've recently been preparing for my graduate school entrance exams, and i'm looking forward to connecting with people from all over the world

I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about studying in China, student life here, or anything else you’re curious about.

I have a stereotype that poor people have to face more difficulties and work much harder than rich people to get into top universities like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale.

I’m curious about how Americans see the link between attending a top university and long-term life success.

In some cultures, there’s a strong belief that getting into an elite school is the surest path to a stable career, financial security, and social status.

To be honest, I was nervous about interacting with Americans at first. I thought the country was full of people who shared their president’s views, and feared they’d judge me based on my nationality. But my experience couldn’t have been more different. The Americans I’ve met are warm, kind, and just as opposed to war and certain government actions as I am. It leaves me with one big question: why would they elect a leader who doesn’t represent their values at all？

I’ve always seen in American movies and shows that high schoolers drive their own cars to school every day. Is this actually super common in real life?