Random talk about foreigners

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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This is another significant work following the best-selling national book Casual Talk About the Chinese. A dozen writers, scholars, and seasoned journalists use a light and witty style to critique some popular topics in foreign cultures. Analyzing the "Little Japanese" phenomenon from sumo and Momotaro; judging the wealth of the British through their clothing and behavior; feeling the blend of openness and conservatism in the mysterious Middle East; interpreting Russia's era changes through espionage; understanding the character of Koreans through chili peppers; the strict Germans owning a nude park; the mindset of Americans after the "9/11 incident," and more. Numerous personal experiences and heartwarming stories, deep cultural reflections, and clashes between different cultures often spark insightful perspectives, allowing readers to appreciate the differences between Eastern and Western cultures through relaxed conversations.