quotes from my students

I asked my students to write a paper on their experiences with American culture. Here are some of their thoughts...

"I ever shocked by the spirit of Americans. They have the quality of optimistic, adventure and searching for freedom. The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem. Most of the common people. Their manners, dress, friendships--the freshness and candor of their physiognomy..." Megan

"I am really a English lover, when I was young, I like the people who have big blue eyes and long hair. This was the first time I knew about Americans on TV, from then on, I'm crazy about English." Crystal

"I really wanna go to America and make some American friends. They are mysterious for me, are all the men that handsome? are all the men that humorous?" Gloria

"in the world no country can catch with USA. He is number 1. Besides the government gave its people academic atmosphere. So many people reach acheivements in many fields. They were famous in the world. It produces many genius. As Chinese maybe we are remember,' The Beijing of people in New York' have ever said 'If you want to heaven please go to New York' have ever said, "If you want to hell, please else go to New York,' From it we witness the develop of the New York's economic." Sophy

"In my opinion, American people are more open and more enthusiastic, but Chinese people are more traditional. There are also some differences in manners, especially in table manners. American people get used to using fork and knife, but Chinese citizen get used to using chopsticks. American person hate to talk beside table, but Chinese person like to talk at table." Mandy

"It is so wonderful to understand other cities. Culture and customs, different countries have different ideas about how to do things well and what counts as good manners. Year by year, China steps unto other cities nearer and on the other hand, other cities also become a part of our city. So let us understand each other well and make progress together." Sarah