Imagine how boring it would be if we were all the same. As a traveler and guest in a different country, I have the privilege of seeing how people from a different culture think and act. Instead of judging people on our differences, it is best to try and understand why they think the way they do. I might be uncomfortable because I don’t understand a certain situation. Instead of being afraid of this new situation, I try to learn from it. This way, I can benefit from understanding why they do things differently. At the same time, I've learned that we also have a lot in common. We all want to be happy, we all want to be safe and we all want to have meaningful connections. We all have fears, wants and needs.
The next time you encounter someone different, don’t be afraid of that person. Try to understand them. Remember, you probably have something in common with that other person!
