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The Most Important Book in My Life
Have you ever thought about a book that changed your life? For me, it was “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” by Ruth Benedict. This book talks about how Japanese people think and act.
I read this book after I came back from studying in America. It helped me understand myself as a Japanese person better.
Here are the main ideas from the book, as I see:
1. Japanese people care about two things: being nice to others and their own feelings.
2. Sometimes these two things don’t match, which can be hard.
3. Japanese people might say “yes” to something they don’t want to do. This makes them feel bad inside.
4. If they say “no,” they might feel guilty for not being nice.
5. Japanese people often try to see their problems as beautiful or special.
6. This way of thinking can be dangerous because it might make bad situations more bearable and so help stop people from changing them, .
After reading this book, I realized I was more “Japanese” than I thought! But knowing this about myself helped me grow and change.
If you’re Japanese, why not think about these ideas? You might learn something new about yourself!
Remember, understanding ourselves better is always a good thing. It can help us become better people.
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