I realised that although most of us talk different languages be it Chinese, English or Khmer, they are all linked by one universal language. That language is of kindness and sincerity. This is a language that is difficult to learn but once you learn it, it is a very useful asset to your character building.
Looking at a scenario, imagine two people speaking different languages and can speak very little of each other's first language. Most of what is said is heard by the other as gibberish; hence to understand each other, most of the conversation is through body language. Should the body language be insincere, one is able to see through the character of the other.
It seems that in their less materialistic world of theirs, character of a person seems to matter much more than how much a person is worth in assets.
There could be a possible reason behind this and it very likely is because they tend to have more interaction with friends and family even more than we do with ours. As for us in a more materialistic world, most of what we see us is the potential of someone who has the ability to earn money, Character generally is second to monetary power. Most of this paragraph is a generalisation, but without generalisations, we would be unable to see the contrast of both cultures.
I feel extremely fortunate to be on this serve trip and even more honoured to have made all the friends that I have made both in the Serve Cambodia team and those in Cambodia. I have grown both in spirit and in knowledge in life. Thanks you everyone... from the bottom of my heart :)
BY HAO
posted by amylimyiwen