A person’s behavior and way of thinking about something depends on the local culture. Culture is a society’s way of living, which includes religion, language, food, and customs. One example is Christmas Day preparation in the Philippines, which starts in September. Christmas Day is on December 25, but shopping malls start their Christmas sales three months in advance. It’s one of the biggest events in the Philippines because most people in the Philippines are Catholic. Christmas is a holiday in the Philippines and people spend time with their families. On the other hand, Christmas is just like an ordinary day in Japan. It’s not a holiday, so people go to work or school as usual. They usually spend time with their friends on Christmas Day.

Technology is a big part of people’s lives. They use it every day in almost everything they do. It helps them a lot, and it makes their lives easier as they can do things and reach others with a single click. One of the most common technologies that people use is communication technology. Unlike before, people do not have to wait for days for their mail to arrive and do not have to travel a long way just to meet and talk to others. Nowadays, people can just use various video or voice calls and messaging software on their mobile phones or computers to communicate with others.

Japanese education is divided into elementary school, junior high school, and high school. Students spend six years in elementary school, three years in junior high school, and another three years in high school. The school year in Japan starts in April. Japanese elementary schools are different from those in other countries in their approach to lunch. In Japan, students are provided with school lunch, and some take turns serving it to their classmates. In other countries, cafeteria staff typically handle this task. Japanese students are taught how to be independent even at a young age. Being independent can help them become successful in life.

Poverty is a situation where people experience difficulties in meeting their basic needs. For example, we call it poverty when someone does not have enough money to afford food, water, and education. Lack of access to education is the biggest problem caused by poverty. Those who do not have any education find it difficult to get a good job. Parents often ask their children to help them earn money. This is one of the reasons why they could not go to school. Lack of education causes a chain of poverty.

There are over 781 million people who cannot read and write in the world. There are also 59 million children who do not go to school. One research said that if mothers can read words properly, the death rate of children would decrease. Education is important not only to get a job but also to protect one’s family from poverty.

Nowadays, people often read articles about AI or artificial intelligence. Many scientists have been conducting research and experiments on AI. However, it has been challenging for them since some of the results have only shown progress in laboratories. Still, they believe that AI can make people’s lives more convenient. On the other hand, some scientists are afraid that AI might become smarter than humans. For example, AI is expected to solve the manpower shortage, but it could also lead to job losses. Having said that, scientists must consider both the advantages and disadvantages to ensure its long-term impact.