Why collective Chinese seldom discuss serious issues?

Shenzhen, China
September 16, 2018 6:49am CST
I am a Chinese, but I have been confused by the question for a long time. I've traveled to several other countries like Netherlands, Germany, Vietnam, etc.. While traveling I'd make new friends, and I have some foreigner friends. Different from easy to initiate chatting or discussing with the foreigner friends about some serious issues such as philosophy, history or culture etc., it is difficult to start such a topic with my Chinese friends. I don't know why. I love discussing and I want to talk about some serious issues with my friends since through these discussion the friendships will go deep and last longer. As my point of view, I assume there may be several reasons behind the back. 1. The current popular culture in China is fickle. People who believe more friends and better interpersonal relationship are great strengths tend to be socially active so as to be competitive. Unfortunately, they broaden their social networks though one joke by another joke, common interests or hobbies like computer games. Seldom do they talk about future work plan or reading experience. 2. Few Chinese people have good reading habits. Nowadays in China, entertainment culture--especially the reality show and TV play, is so powerful that plenty of people find their easy way to fulfill the spare time. People enjoy the entertainment culture and like to talk about them, while the libraries are always full of those who are determined to pass certain exams and get good grades. Ancient culture, the Confucius, the Mencius or Tang poem are not popular and rarely talked. Though it's complicated to figure it out why today's Chinese seldom discuss serious issues, I'd try to find some clues and make a tiny change. Listening to other voices is always of great help. So, what are your opinions about the question? Look forward to your replies. XD
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@id_peace (14010)
• Singapore
16 Sep 18
Confucius, tang or song poem is not very useful in the modern context even through it is good to get yourself cultivated. The problem is that Mao had destroyed so much stuff in China that there are nothing left for the chinese but making money
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• Shenzhen, China
16 Sep 18
You really got the point! The ancient Chinese culture is so glorious that everyone can get some nutrition out of it. Most people lost their books and classrooms, as well as literate teachers during The Ten Years led by Mao. Culture disaster!
@Aquitaine24 (11651)
• San Jose, California
17 Sep 18
TThe 60s weren't groovy for everyone;that's for sure.
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@Aquitaine24 (11651)
• San Jose, California
16 Sep 18
well,maybe they will when they get to know you?
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• Shenzhen, China
16 Sep 18
Problem is that once without keeping practice to be isolated, a man will easily be assimilated. That's what I wanna get rid of. You see, I'm trying...
@Freewings (399)
• Xian, China
5 Nov 18
If you want to talk about a topic you're interested in, first you should find someone interested in the topic. It's not that the group Chinese rarely discuss serious issues, but that saying something that no one is interested in in a group, makes everyone serious. Why would anyone want to do that? If you go home and talk to your dad about a boring English drama, maybe he'll be serious, too.
@august18 (3908)
• Tunisia
16 Sep 18
Welcome to Mylot. Enjoy the site.
• Shenzhen, China
17 Sep 18
Thanks! Nice to meet the site.
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