Dear Laura,
Thanks for your message. I'd like (share) with you my experience as an exchange student in Columbia. It helps me realize there is always something different to learn in life.
One day, I (invite) to a Colombian friend's home for dinner. I had to run all the way I was afraid of being late. Surprisingly, as I got to her home out of breath, I found nobody minded I was late or not. Now I know Colombians think the time with family and friends is (valuable) than anything else. They are known this special idea of time all around the world.
However, people around the world deal with the same thing (different). Several days later, my desk-mate asked me to have dinner with him at noon. I arrived about fifteen (minute) late and was shocked to see a mad face. All of sudden, I remembered he was from Switzerland and for them, being on time is a must.
So you see: when in Rome, do as Romans. Is it interesting? I guess we are supposed to understand these differences by (experience)ourselves.
Yours,
Lin Yue
