I’ve been through the same struggle as Liu that whether to be with my Chinese friends or with Americans. Several days ago one of my roommates consulted with me whether I wanted to de-triple. Then I felt a little disappointed for I thought what she meant was to let me move out. But I comforted myself that I could live with my Chinese friend (she lives in a double room, but only herself there) in this case. Actually I was extremely sad and angry about why they treated me like this. After moving, my old roommates were still saying hi to me always and talking with me, which made me feel much more comfortable and not that much sadder.
This experience makes me learn much about the culture shock. So I think to be with other people from your own country, even if they are strangers, is quiet a way for people to comfort their emotion. They can avoid the culture shock and tension temporarily by talking with people from the same country, for they share the same beliefs and values and even tastes to some food. Even if they come from different parts of their country, they all have the sense of belonging when they meet each other. Although they may lose a great chance to talk with native speakers, they make their minds comfortable and relieved.
Now I’m living with my Chinese friend. I feel happy every day instead of tensional and upset. I know what I lose but I also know what I get.
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