Milan, a little Chinese girl living in Germany, met a mysterious German old man Alice during a critical period of growth. This is a dialogue between children and the elderly, a dialogue between culture and culture, and a dialogue between East and West. Every weekend, this pair of friends who have been together forever talk about how to treat others, how to be guests, how to talk and cope... Gradually, Milan becomes a polite and meaningful little lady in the eyes of Germans, while her friends of the same age are still innocent children. Milan understands that everyone is as important as himself and has the right to be respected, so he should care about the feelings of everyone around him and express his gratitude in a timely manner.
Reader comments
This book resonated with me because it teaches us how to get along with others, especially when growing up. The conversation between Milan and Alice reminded me of my own experience. I didn't know how to express myself or care about others. But through this book, I learned a lot, such as respecting everyone's feelings and expressing gratitude in a timely manner. I think this is a very enlightening book, and it is also very helpful for single girls like me who are looking for love, because it makes me better understand how to build good relationships with people.
After reading this book, I actually learned about a lot of cultural differences that I didn't know about and didn't understand before. The huge difference in etiquette alone made me deeply moved. But as the author said, there is not only such a gap between China and the West, but there also seems to be an insurmountable gap in the understanding of etiquette between people in different regions of China. Maybe we really need to learn to smile all the time, embrace others with enthusiasm and warmth, and do less things that make us feel ashamed and uneducated. But sometimes the uncertainty of the warmth and coldness of human relationships is too obvious for different people. A few uncertainties can easily wear away the enthusiasm of a polite person. Obviously, no one can adhere to perfect etiquette for a lifetime, but I think as long as there are still people who insist on it, it's not too bad.
This series may feel childish to adults, but it can be calming
It's very beautiful. I saw it in the library corner at school. I've read several books in the same series and felt that they weren't enough, so I came back to read this one.
This book resonated with me because it teaches us how to get along with others, especially when growing up. The conversation between Milan and Alice reminded me of my own experience. I didn't know how to express myself or care about others. But through this book, I learned a lot, such as respecting everyone's feelings and expressing gratitude in a timely manner. I think this is a very enlightening book, and it is also very helpful for single girls like me who are looking for love, because it makes me better understand how to build good relationships with people.
After reading this book, I actually learned about a lot of cultural differences that I didn't know about and didn't understand before. The huge difference in etiquette alone made me deeply moved. But as the author said, there is not only such a gap between China and the West, but there also seems to be an insurmountable gap in the understanding of etiquette between people in different regions of China. Maybe we really need to learn to smile all the time, embrace others with enthusiasm and warmth, and do less things that make us feel ashamed and uneducated. But sometimes the uncertainty of the warmth and coldness of human relationships is too obvious for different people. A few uncertainties can easily wear away the enthusiasm of a polite person. Obviously, no one can adhere to perfect etiquette for a lifetime, but I think as long as there are still people who insist on it, it's not too bad.
This series may feel childish to adults, but it can be calming
It's very beautiful. I saw it in the library corner at school. I've read several books in the same series and felt that they weren't enough, so I came back to read this one.