Culture does not make a difference for me when it comes to meeting people. When I first moved to this country and I didn’t speak the language I really appreciated those who took the time to get to know me, and were patient with me. I remember them and a lot of them are still in my life for the simple fact that they accepted me even though I was a stranger to their culture. I would be a straight up loser if I did not accept or tolerate people from other cultures, since I am different myself. I do consider myself open minded.
When I was seven and moved to Maryland I felt out of place because I had no friends and went to a new school. At this age, I was timid and making friends was not an easy task so I spent my first year or so living without close friends or family. This was a sad time for me because this was supposed to be the most exciting and carefree time of my life and had nobody to share it with. Reading Baldwin's essay made me realize how traumatizing being secluded from society can feel, but on a higher level. I now believe that he is correct that the differences between whites and black will always exist but they have decreased in significance over the past few decades that have passed since the essay was
Marissa McNally Dijana ENG3U-U 4 November 2013 The Strangers That Came To Town This short story is very heartfelt and compelling. Whether it is relatable to you or not you can easily feel sympathy towards the Duvitch family through their struggle with moving to a new town because the Duvitch family was the first of their nationality to settle in to this small smug town. In his short story “The Strangers That Came To Town” Ambrose Flock is showing that true freedom is about being accepted. Mr.Duvitch doesn’t have the ability to walk around town, by himself or with his family, without constantly being uncomfortable from the other locals. “It followed that the Syringa street young, meeting him on the street, sometimes stopped their noses as they passed him by – a form of torment all the more acute when Mr.Duvitch had to share it with the children that happened to be
I literally didn't even know things like that existed till I got to intermediate school. So much of my personality and ethics come from my parents. One of the most important things I think my parents did was to not force religion into my life. Moreover, they did not equate being a moral person with being a religious one. This way, when my religion began to wane at times I never once felt like that meant I could just be a bad person.
Being in the free means you can do what you please and should be accepted by all. Unfortunately in this story things did not start that way. The Duvitches came to this town because “For years before coming to America they had been on the move, to escape starvation, separation, possible assassination.” (2), so they were hoping to finally get away from all that. The town however did not accept them or help them in anyway which really made their life harder, but once, at the end of the story, when the town accepted them they flourished in the community and began to live how they wanted to live in a free country. Because of the fact that they could not really flourish in the community until they were accepted, this story really shows that true freedom is acceptance.
It came knocking at my door suddenly without notice. It came and took two very, very valuable possessions of mine; Olga and Bella, and left me behind. Maybe it wasn’t grief that took away my friends, but grief did take over me when they were suddenly gone. The house was only so quiet for one reason, they weren’t there to fill up the silence, nothing was. Just like the victims of 9/11, one day my family was happy and full of life and the next day we were stripped of what made us smile, just like that.
By lifting, I feel like I am benefiting myself in mind, and body. After I lift weights, I always feel better, both physically and mentally. I feel like I have more energy, and that I am more alert. I am not just sitting around being indolent or a couch potato. I am making my body stronger and healthier.
Anyone that tries to mess with my family knows I am no less than hulk. I am the youngest of four daughters my parents have and yet I am the least shy to stand up and defend them. Growing up with no brothers wasn't really difficult for us sisters; we enjoyed the fights and all the hand me down clothes we got to share. We were always aware that a boy for a Muslim household meant better luck but our parents never made us feel any less. We faced many Habib 2 problems in our lives.
and taken to this small town, not knowing anyone, this was a traumatic experience for me. Though, I was happy to be married to the person I loved, I was not happy about leaving my family and friends behind. When I arrived in Oscoda, it was worse than I expected. There was nothing up there, not for me anyway. Remember, I was only 18 and used to life in the big city.
Impromptu Speech I decided to choose this topic, because it is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interacting with my friends from back home. It is not so much in my family because majority of my family members are in the military, so it is well understood by them. When giving an impromptu speech on a topic I am passionate about and have personal experience on, I rarely get nervous. I was also in the contents of my own home in an area where I am familiar so I was indeed comfortable. If given the situation to speak in front of people that I did not know and in an unfamiliar venue, I would honestly have to say I think nerve would get the best of me.