A letter to my friend Dear friend: I am so glad you wrote to me, and I am happy to know you love China. It is common to experience culture shock when living in a foreign country for an extended period of, in my opinion, by adapting to a foreign culture, you can overcome your culture shock and develop meaningful relationships with those around you, rather than feeling anxious and confused in your new space. In the letter you wrote, you mentioned that you felt uncomfortable when eating Chinese food and walking across the street, and you found it hard to learn Chinese, but in my opinion, now, I will give you some advice on them. First, maybe the people on the street makes you feel bad, but you should know that Chinese people like to hang out in croweds, and once you realize they are really friendly, you will love them! Second, note on learning the language: it will be hard at times and you'll feel like a two-year-old babbling incoherently, but not only will you gain a lot of insight into the culture by learning the language, you will also be able to function better. Third, as the food, there are many different kinds of food in China, try them and I'm sure you will find the food you like! Wish you will get used to Chinese life soon!