3rd BUSINESS VISIT AGV PRODUCTS: Beverages, pickles, and sauces. We got to tour the facility and distribution center-immaculate! Cleanest manufacturing facility I could ever imagine. We also got to test various drinks they produce like Honey Tomato Juice, Oatmeal Juice, Barley, and Green Tea too. Very tastey! The entire presentation was well-done and we also got served a turkey/rice/vegetable lunch. Their goal as a company is to provide beverages that provide anti-oxidants and and lower cholesterol. The Taiwanese are hung up on health, longevity, etc.
NATIONAL CHUNG-CHEN UNIVERSITY: This was definately one of the most influential events we had done. We got to interact with (first-hand) the students and eat, make a craft, and exchange gifts. We also did a campus tour and found a large pond in the center of campus that was man-made to resemble the shape of Taiwan. And the bridge that crosses over is an urban legend to couples that cross it together, saying that they will break up soon. Edward (my pen pal) was absolutely hilarious! He was the funniest English speaking asian I had ever met. He made the presentation exciting and got everyone laughing. I really enjoyed talking with them just as if they had already been my friends. Beatrice was a sweetheart too. She was super teeny! She also spoke really well English and we seemed to get along great. The third partner I had was a little shy, however, I don't think she knew Englilsh as good as the other two, so she mainly just listened. I was exhausted from the long, intense week but I found myself instantly revived and re-energized yes! They both were incredible kind and accomodating. They told me that the difference between China and Japan is that the Chinese are very open and accepting of other cultures; they love our pop music and seem to be very inticed by western culture, yet they still practice their own traditions/customs. On the other hand, (apparently) the Japanese believe that their culture is the best and you have to adapt to them. That's funny...sounds like the American culture, right? I never really understood the concept of ethnocentrism until now. Wow. Personally, this trip is a gigantic eye opener. One of Angela's partners was so cute and when we told him a short story he responded with "What a pity!" Ha! I thought that was so formal. It was so sad to leave them; I wanted to stay.
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