Sharing Your Perspective in English

 

Every time I traveled abroad, I always see life in new ways. And that’s the beauty of travel, right?

Because people in each country, think, act and live differently, than they do in the US.

And so it’s only natural to talk about those differences and share your perspective with your friends, and the people you meet along the way.

So in this post, I wanted to give you a useful phrase to help you put your thoughts together, quickly and easily.

 

For example:

I think people in China are really free spirited. They do what they want. And they’re not embarrassed by speaking out and expressing themselves. I like that.

So I say, “I like how Chinese people express themselves.”

And that’s the same as saying, “I like the way Chinese people express themselves.”

 

Another example is:

I don’t like the economy in Spain because it’s hard for young men and women to find jobs.

So I say, “I don’t like how it’s hard for young people in Spain to find jobs.”

Again, that’s the same as saying, “I don’t like the way it’s hard for young people in Spain to find jobs.”

 

I like how….

I like the way…

So you see, this is a really, really useful phrase.

 

Now let me show you how to talk about your experiences in different countries.

 

In Prague, for example:

I like the way they have a beer garden that looks over the Vltava river.

I like the way YOU CAN sit there and relax.

But I don’t like the way they eat so much fried food.

 

In London:

I like the way the trains make it easy for YOU to get around.

But I don’t like how expensive everything is.

 

In Japan:

I like the way everyone is so polite.

I like how safe the streets are.

But I don’t like the way people always have to make decisions as a group.

 

So, how about you?

Take a moment, today, to write about your travel experiences.

What do you remember about the food, the people, the sights & sounds, or business culture, on your last trip?

 

And now, here’s how you use this phrase in a social situation.

Let’s say you’re visiting America for the first time and you see something funny; something that’s different from what you’re used to, back home.

This could be something positive… or something negative… of course.

And in this case, you can say, “Back in (my country), we…,” and then explain the difference.

And then follow up with, “But I like the way…”

 

For example, when I came back to the US, after living in Japan for 8 years, my mom took me to Costco. This is a gigantic warehouse where they sell everything in bulk.

If you like pizza, for example, you can buy a 6 pack of pizzas. If you like oranges, you can buy a 40-pound box of oranges. Etc…

So when we walked inside, I was immediately shocked with the difference between shopping in the US compared to Japan.

So I said, “You know, back in Japan, everything is so much smaller… But I like the way you can buy in bulk, so you only have to go shopping once a month.”

 

You see how that works?

So spend a little time writing about your experiences and first impressions, on your last vacation abroad, using [I like how…] and [I like the way…].

This is such a useful phrase for sharing your perspective on things… and sharing your experiences.

And the next time you stay at someone’s house, you can even use it to compliment your host.

“Hey, I really like the way you cook 😉”

“Why, thank you!”

 

Alright, until next week!

If you have any questions… any other things you wanted to learn – any other social situations – be sure to drop me a line, and I will see you next week.