You misunderstand me. Remember, I can escape from Viet Nam easily but the problems are still existing for others. I can make a quick end for my own struggle. I probably have to face less difficulties than the average Vietnamese. Most cultural problems don’t affect me actively. But the people I am dealing with are affected by it.

You call some sentences ridiculous. I will not argue with you about my attendants comments or other peoples comments. I can’t change your mind set in that subject. But I can appeal in intercultural exchange. I am writing in course of it. People should learn about stereotypes and prejudices. We shouldn’t acclaim that stereotypes and prejudices are bad. They help us in life. But we should be aware of their mistakenness. As well, we have to learn about our own culture. We shouldn’t accept our bad habits. We should alter instead of ignoring them day by day.

Let me answer this question with a quote of a previous post.
“Sometimes we should avoid, occasionally provoke and sometimes we need to resolve problems”

I wasn’t in charge of this workshop. This topic is sensitive and I knew that the workshop would be a tough one. Many cultural differences came up. It is impossible to talk about it in a rush. It needs much time to raise awareness. That’s why I didn’t talk all through the workshop. But I set up an appointment with the key members right after the workshop. I made them familiar with my thinking. They appreciated my feedback.

It was different in my lessons. I taught each class twice a week. I met them often and made friends. It is so much easier to talk in an environment of a smaller amount of people and more time.

thanks for your comment. I’ve never talked about all Vietnamese. When I point out something, then I talk about the majority or groups. I work with Vietnamese and discuss about intercultural topics with them. I write down what I have to face to, nothing else. This is exactly what people tell me.

What I report is my personal view, not a common sense. Please do not assure that nobody is thinking in this or that way. Talk about your opinion instead. What is the western world actually? And what is the western world to you? Is there a difference between western countries? Is there a difference between Eastern countries?

One’s view is always partly. I can’t speak for 85 million Vietnamese. I spend much time in South, also have friends in Central Vietnam. My living place is Ha Noi…I am not Vietnamese, I am a foreigner who has got much sympathy for this country. I don’t have a personal benefit from my work. I don’t get any money. My life would be much easier when I wouldn’t talk about difficulties. But keep one thing in mind. If no one is talking about it, then no one will solve it. We will always have to face the same problems then. Let’s get rid of them. A better future for you, me and everyone who takes part in.

Best wishes
Michael

Please don’t get personal in your comments. Let’s treat each other with respect and understanding.

My question rather busy was if you love all aspects of your country. You decided not to answer and to quest me instead. This blog isn’t about Germany. But believe me, I love and hate facets of my country. Love has got a reason but we mostly don’t know how to articulate it. But I am aware of love. I know that love is a great gift. I am blessed with much love by close friends and respectful people. It is essential to mention positive and negative points of a subject to live in a healthy relationship. Please read my post about peacemaking. “What is my inner drive?”