Day 34, 7PM: tonight I went to dinner with Ri Huang, Chang Sheng, and a girl named Sandy at Outback. I told them that they’ve been showing me all this Cantonese food and it’s only fair I take them to a restaurant that serves a good steak. While at dinner, Sandy said something very interesting to me. She said, “You’re not a stereotypical American.” At first I was happy because I know that Americans aren’t always perceived in a positive light in the rest of the world and one of my goals in coming to Asia was to not be a stupid American who is rude and ignorant of other cultures. Apparently I made an impression on her because she was shocked at practically everything about me. First, I didn’t want to order beer with dinner (she was even more shocked to find out that I don’t drink), then she was amazed at the fact that I don’t eat seafood or drink coffee, then I was skinny instead of fat, and then the fact that I was actually nice and knew a lot about other countries and cultures was the final blow. Upon later reflection of this it was slightly discomforting to think of how many negative stereotypes of Americans are out there, and I’m just glad to do my own little part to help correct the record.
Oh, and the food was really good. You know, this entry wasn't nearly as interesting as I thought it would be.
Me and Chang Sheng
Ri Huang and Sandy
I honestly don't remember what I was shocked at
the four of us at our table
Our group picture outside.
1 comment:
Haha I love that you took your friends to Outback to show them "American" food. You all need an in-n-out over there!!
Haha, love you Ansel!
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