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when visiting foreign countries some people think that it is advantageous to learn their cultures and taditions. how do you think people can learn other cultures and traditions? why do you think that some people are interested in learning those traditions and cultures while others are not?give reasons for your opinion and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience

范文一：

　　it is common to experience culture shock when visiting other countries with different traditions and customs, particularly for an extended period of time. some visitors are interested in adapting to foreign cultures and effectively manage culture shock; some people are not. there are several reasons why we can better enjoy travelling with an open mind and develop an appreciation for cultural differences across the world .

　　as visitors in foreign lands, we are probably in for the feeling of disorientation, insecurity and anxiety in unfamiliary situations. altogether known as culture shock. this phenomenon is understandable because values, behaviors and social customs we routinely take for granted no longer serve us in different surroundings. of course, it takes time to learn a 'do-as-romans-do' attitude, but it is always advisable to keep an open mind. we ought not to give in to the temptation to isolate ourselves into the comfort of what is familiar. perhaps, all we need is a little more patience to understand the new environment in its historical and social context. in all events, the right thing to do is to observe objectively, and not to judge automatically as if anything different is 'wrong' or 'negative'.

　　to better appreciate differences culture-wise, it is also important that we learn beforehand enough background information about a country we are ging to. in case we know close to nothing about that country, it means that we might have no interest in its culture, so why should we visit there in the first place? for visitors, a little bit of knowledge about a foreign culture tends to be misleading. but it doesn`t have to be that way. for instance, making an effort to learn the local language and social customs can increase communication skills and proper behaviors, both being of great help to demonstrate an interest in a different culture as well as integrating with the local community. in fact, before travelling it pays to learn something of many things about a foreign country's culture and tradition, ranging from the greetings to the clothing to the before-meal ceremonies.

　　visiting a foreign country can be a rewarding experience if we are open-minded and knowledge-conscious toward any different culture. it seems necessary to reduce the negative impact of culture shock so that the entire visit would become pure fun. after all, when we come across a new environment, we don't expect to experience everything exactly like back home, do we? (essay created by jeenn lee hsieh)

范文二：

Globalization has made it popular for people to travel around to visit other countries. In the duration, some people tend to grasp the chances in learning about the foreign cultural traditions, while others choose not to. The following essay is to find out the reasons why people are having different attitudes in this aspect, and to discover the effective ways for people to learn those cultures as well as traditions

Admittedly, some people may just take the foreign tour as an opportunity to open their eyes and relieve their pressure at home. To them, the visit is proving them the chance to see something different from that in their motherland. In this case, learning the foreign cultures and traditions may ruin the sense of exotic atmosphere, and thus the visit would be meaningless. Also, since they are escaping the normal life at home, they are out in another country to enjoy the life free of worries and pressures, so they are not willing to feel the stressful life again in learning something new.

However, other people are fully interested in learning the cultures and traditions wherever they go in a foreign country. In their minds, they are there to absorb the essence to enrich their knowledge about the world. Anything different from their own ones can be attractive to them. Besides, it is a good time for them to learn something that can be later shared with their families and friends at home. It is not only a happy time but also a kind of proud experience to them.

Therefore, to those who want to learn more about those foreign cultures and traditions, some possible means can be tried. Having a command of the foreign language can be a helpful way for them to understand better the target content, and thus help them grasp more of the essence. In addition, learning something about the foreign cultures and traditions at home in advance before the visit can be beneficial for them to adjust their misunderstandings and learn deeper the matter. Of course, having the earnest interest or enthusiasm about learning can be another primary factor to motivate them in learning anything new, including the foreign cultures and traditions.

To sum up, through careful analysis of visitors motivation in their visits, we can understand why some people are interested in learning the foreign cultures and traditions while others are not. Thereafter, we are enabled to provide feasible ways for those interested ones to learn the matters better.  (essay created by Mr Chen)