Why is it that going to a different country seems so cool until you really get close to leaving and you think about the differences between the two countries? I'm not talking about the languages or just the history because that's not the issue now. I'm talking bigotry, bias, and segregation; the predetermined notions that we are completely different people. That the people coming to visit are gold diggers and are more biased than you are. But really half of the group may be in the same thought process while the other half access to get rid of those narrow-minded thoughts. They are visiting to spread cultural beliefs and traditions without forcing them upon one who would rather never try. So why is it that when the 'imposer' comes, the person being opened up to doesn't listen and isn't open-minded to the ideas or just the sharing of differences between the two cultures. These people would rathe rclose their ears than enjoy great stories or to just observe the (positive)habits of the one being judged. Really there should be no judging; when you are acting ambassadorial, you should act yourself. There should be people out there that respect you and take you for who you are instead of this, 'I hate it when this person does this and everyone from where she comes from acts like this', 'These people are weird because they do this and everyone else from this country has the same thoughts and actions toward this'. But in reality, no one is the same.....

"Success, recognition, and conformity are the by-words of the modern day world where everyone seems to crave the anesthetizing security of being identified with the majority."

.....and this is the truth in this world. Granit, you do get the people who want to know everthing about everything and are very open-minded to the thoughts, beliefs, and cultural/religious differences of others. Those are the true, divine, rapturous citizens that will eventually find the ultimate nervana in life. Love and be loved. Open your hearts to knew ideas and thoughts; friends will come easier. Enjoy life and live everyday like tomarrow is no more.