What does friendship mean to you? Is it about deep, lifelong bonds or casual connections that evolve with time? In this discussion, we’ll explore the cultural differences between China and Germany when it comes to making, maintaining, and expressing friendship. How do people in each culture show appreciation? How are friendships formed? Where do they usually start? What expectations exist in friendships? And how do these relationships change as life moves forward?

Led by Zevan, fluent in five languages, a German university professor and cultural scholar, with years of experience navigating friendships in both cultures, this conversation will dive into how different societal norms shape the way we connect. Whether you’ve built friendships across cultures or are just curious about the contrasts, come ready to share your experiences and gain new insights into the nature of human connection.

友谊对你来说意味着什么？是指深厚、持久的纽带，还是随时间变化的轻松联系？在这场讨论中，我们将探索中德两国在建立、维持和表达友谊方面的文化差异。人们在各自的文化中是如何表达感激之情的？友谊是如何形成的？它们通常从哪里开始？友谊中有哪些期望？这些关系随着人生的进展又会发生怎样的变化？

本场活动由主讲人 Zevan 带领，他通晓五国语言，是一位德国大学教授兼文化学者，在两种文化中都有着丰富的社交与交友经验。这场交流将深入探讨不同的社会规范是如何塑造我们建立联结的方式的。无论你曾跨越文化结交过朋友，还是单纯对这些差异感到好奇，都欢迎带着你的故事来分享，一起对人与人之间的联结产生新的思考与见解。