I met Hongru today (July 29) and we talked about critical-incidents. I explained him the meaning of these words, and I asked him If he had any personal examples in mind.
The first one was related to his first experience with an American police officer. He told me that in China police officers are not armed, and they are quite friendly. In China when a police officer pull you over from the street while you are driving, you always get out from the car. So Hongru was driving in Florida, and a police officer stopped him. He instinctively got out from the car, and the police officer immediately pointed a gun to him. Hongru didn't know that in the U.S. people have to remain inside the car unless told to get out. He didn't expect that strong reaction and it was very clear to him that something went wrong. He tried to explain to the police officer that he was new in the country, and eventually nothing happened!
Hongru also talked about the differences in the health system and what people expect from doctors in China compared to here. In China most of the health services are for free or very affordable for everyone. He also mention that in China people don't use the same communication patterns that people use here. For example in China he never says "Hi" or "How are you?" to a stranger, and they don't always say "Thank you" as a form of politeness. This doesn't mean that they don't respect each other it is just different. It was very interesting talking to Hongru, I have been learning a lot of small details about his country, and he was very keen to explain everything to me!
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