Chapter 2: I Stare Back
I have now been in Shanghai for a while now.
For this video, I decided to explore the topic of
cross-cultural differences. As foreigners, we get stared at a lot, and it takes
a while to get used to. It also makes me wonder, will this go on forever? Am I
forever doomed to be stared at like “What on earth are YOU doing here?” But
then I realized, as part of my studies, it’s my job to stare right back at
them, looking at every single little thing they do. Somehow, it makes me feel a
little worse, seeing as they get to stare at an outsider who has come to China,
while I have come with the sole purpose of staring at them.
They might stare, but I stare back.
If you want to see more of Shanghai from Johnny’s
perspective (and see some wicked sweet pictures as opposed to shaky still shots
from a video camera), check out his blog:
If you have any thoughts or comments, leave a message on my
YouTube channel or this Blogger.
Oh! And here’s your Chinese word for the day!
老外: (l – ow – why) (lao3wai4): Hapless foreigner. Also
means grandmother on the mother’s side. Because she’s pretty hapless too.
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