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Hopefully this isn't too much of derailing the conversation: This was something that surprised me about China when I visited, although maybe it shouldn't have.
by winrid 6y ago
Hopefully this isn't too much of derailing the conversation:
This was something that surprised me about China when I visited, although maybe it shouldn't have.
The level of community and how close people are seemed unreal, coming from the US.
Maybe part of it is the "forced" community - city/urban blocks gated off with single entrance/exit ways, in some cases. I'm not sure.
But the dancing every night in the street in big cities, the elderly gathering to play Mahjongg in dedicated buildings, and other things, really opened my eyes about how far apart we are.
- kirse 6y agoThe level of community and how close people are seemed unreal All of that exists in Christian churches and their deep (but often quiet) influence over many social efforts and programs across the United States. Have you visited one recently? Rally is also a pretty tight community as well, everyone is always there to help you press on regardless, whether its a tow out of a ditch on stage or lending a spare for a blown fuse in service.
- bollu 6y agoWhat is "Rally"?
- winrid 6y agoStage Rally!
- winrid 6y agoAll very true! That's why I don't think Christianity is a terrible thing, despite not being a believer. Regarding Rally - yeah I know - I drive stage. I've had my fellow competitors help me fix my car between stages, there is no family like the rally community. EDIT: By the way, China has these things too. I was thinking of the things I wish we had.