Differences are everywhere

? I have always been interested in the topic of "difference", and I have a feeling of endless mystery.

? The expression of "difference" in the dictionary is "a difference in form or content". The synonyms include difference, difference, difference, etc. As people's understanding of the world continues to iterate, people's understanding of differences is becoming deeper and broader. We often see and hear about "differentiated marketing," "differentiated education," and "differences in physical fitness." Some books write about "appreciating differences,"...

Because differences are everywhere.

? In recent days, I traveled to the Gold Coast of Australia with a group and consciously observed various "differences", and actually came up with some insights.

? Arriving at the Gold Coast from Beijing, where summer is about to begin, as soon as I got off the plane, a cool and pleasant breath hit my face. From the homework I did before, I learned that Australia is located in the southern hemisphere. Although the time difference with China is only 2-3 hours, but the seasons are completely opposite. It's late autumn and winter is about to begin, so it's naturally cool. What contrasts with the coolness is the clothes people here wear, shorts and T-shirts. For women, they are thin and revealing. This should be related to physical differences.

? The Gold Coast is a city located on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It stretches for 32 kilometers and is a scenic spot composed of dozens of beautiful beaches. It is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the impact zone of the Pacific Warm Current. It has abundant sunshine, pleasant cold and summer, azure crystal clear sea water, clean powdery sand, long-term warm sunshine, and waves that are as beautiful as jade. Splashing day and night, it is a world-renowned tourist attraction. There are dozens of kilometers of golden beaches and excellent surfing spots here. Every February and March, this is where the World Surfing Championships are held.

? The first attraction we visited was "Danger Point". "Cape Danger" is located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, at the junction of Queensland and New South Wales. The origin of the name is that in May 1770, when the captain named Cook was sailing here, in order to avoid the reefs, he ordered a sharp turn of nearly 90 degrees to avoid the crisis of shipwreck. Therefore, there is a dangerous angle here. name. It is said to be Cape Danger, but it is actually the most beautiful cape. The Cook Monument and Lighthouse are built on Cape Danger. Here again the "difference" is discovered. The monument we see is a building on the ground, a black stone with words engraved on it. People have to lower their heads to appreciate it. Most of our monuments stand tall and people have to raise their heads to look up. This difference should be It is due to the different cultural backgrounds between East and West.

? The first breakfast after checking into the hotel, I felt the difference in food. Almost everything we eat is cold. It is said that a Chinese tourist group came and specially made porridge. I saw the porridge in a corner. Unexpectedly, the jars of porridge were covered with a layer of oily flowers. Look. I didn't have enough rice, so I used a spoon to explore and picked up a spoonful of soaked rice balls. I guess they didn't know how to make porridge, so they steamed the rice and soaked it in water to make porridge.

During the tour, the tour guide repeatedly reminded you to arrive at the meeting point on time, because the driver will drive when the time comes. Unlike in China, you have to tell the driver, "There are still a few people who have not arrived yet." , wait a little longer." That's not possible. As soon as they get on the bus, everyone must fasten their seat belts. The tour guide said that they are "the same people." This difference reflects the gap in the degree of social civilization.

There is another difference. The driving position of the car here is on the right side, commonly known as right-hand drive. Due to this difference, it brings about a series of differences. We are used to driving on the right, but here we drive on the left. Pedestrians also stand on the left when going up and down the escalator, leaving the right side open for walking; when crossing the road, you must first look to see if there is a car on the right, and then look to the left. From this, I feel that any difference is not isolated and will affect related things. , affecting people's behavior

Compared with staying in a hotel in China, I also feel some differences. Here, a room card can be used in the hotel without any hindrance. No one will check you when you go to the gym, swimming pool, or restaurant, and there are no cameras to monitor you. My roommate lost his room card and told the hotel front desk, but no questions were asked. I will replenish one immediately, no charge. I once encountered the same thing in China and was compensated 50 yuan. When you leave the hotel and check out, you don't have to wait for the front desk to notify the floor attendant to check the room before handling it. Instead, you hand over the room card and leave. These differences gave me a feeling of trust and comfort.

? Pedestrians cross the road here. The road signs are two parallel lines. Pedestrians walk in the middle. What is a little strange is that I saw a zebra crossing on a small road by the sea. This made me feel the difference. They are not the same, there are exceptions, so when you look at differences, you cannot solidify your thinking.

? The bigger difference is still reflected in the people. Here, most people you meet in restaurants or shopping malls will smile at you, and some will nod or even say hello. In China, we are used to being indifferent. In contrast, we feel a different mood. Smiling is really magical.

? Even among people traveling together, differences are felt. For example, because I consciously observed various differences, I quickly understood the function of the key card in my hand.

When I get up in the morning, I always hope to find a good place with fresh air and green trees and red flowers as I have the habit of exercising. I found that the outdoor swimming pool is ideal. I swiped my room card and entered. After the exercise, I discovered that there is a small yard going up the steps next to the swimming pool. It is very quiet and elegant, and it is so enjoyable. Then I discovered that you can enter the hotel directly from the small courtyard, and found that there was no one in the cafeteria on the second floor. I had another breakfast and quiet breakfast time to myself.

In fact, the differences between people are the biggest and most subtle, including different ways of behavior and thinking, different values, world views, different habits, different personalities...

? Differences are like this, they are everywhere. Because of differences, the world is colorful, lively and interesting; because of differences, there are comparisons, the desire and motivation to change, and human beings can continue to change. progress.

? My feeling is that the most important thing is to have an awareness of differences, so that you can discover the differences, recognize the differences, and be aware of the differences anytime and anywhere; you can adapt to the differences and be aware of yourself. By adjusting our behavior, we can also enjoy the convenience and happiness that differences bring to us; we can have a clear understanding of ourselves and know how to use our strengths and avoid weaknesses; we can be generous and tolerant to others. We must also see that any differences have appearances and reasons for their existence, so we must have a different way of thinking and look at the world and ourselves comprehensively, objectively, and deeply.

Observation and thinking about differences are the added value of my trip to the Gold Coast. As I write this, I feel like I have a lot to say and endless meaning, so I should just use it as a starting point.

? May 22, 2018

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