Talk with locals Nowadays, it is not uncommon that individuals are willing to visit some places driven by their thirst for knowledge. Personally, the best way to know a new place is to strike up conversations with those who really live in the land for a lifelong period. I feel this way for two main reasons, which I will explore in the following essay. To begin with, there is no better way to get more details and background stories of the local events than to talk with local residents. As people were born in this region, not only can they know things from books and media resources, but also inherited the unbeknown details and information from the older generations who were actually in the events. My own experience is a compelling example of this. I was required to research the origin of one traditional craftsmanship in a history class. Commonly, it was believed that it only exists in the aristocratic family for its complicated technics and high costs. In order to figure out the mystery of this craft design, our team visited the city where it has emerged. Different members were assigned to finish different parts of the research, and I was on the interview team. Surprisingly, after a brief talk with a resident, he invited us to his house to show us the craftsmanship which we were looking for. According to him, this craft design had become prevalent since his great-grandfather's generation. This is because a new tool was used for engraving, which saved the time and lowered the price down. Thanks to the resident, our research had made a significant breakthrough. Without communications with local people, we would not make such an improvement. What's more, it is a gateway to build up a local connection by talking with locals. They could often provide different perspectives based on their own experiences, and they might be willing to pave the road on some business occasions. For instance, several years ago, my uncle went on a business trip to develop a new market. He had a very lively chat with a group of locals in a whiskey bar. The second day, he received a call from one of them, this enthusiastic guy offered him a tour in a local factory and introduced him to the manager. My uncle's experience proved that setting up a connection with the residents goes a long way when we need to in contact with local resources. To sum up, I strongly believe that people should talk with local people when they want to learn about a new place.