"The cultural differences between Europe and China are quite obvious, but they are not that exaggerated. I think some of our current domestic descriptions, summaries, etc., only look at the positive aspects of Europe and criticize our own negative aspects. This is
That's wrong." Wang Ai then explained: "For example, I once heard a saying that children in American families are particularly self-reliant and depend entirely on themselves after the age of 18. This is an exaggeration. Because many American families do not have savings, parents may
They live in a big house, but their monthly income is used to repay loans or spend money, and they are unable to help their children. But those who are able to help will basically not ignore them."
Seeing that both of them were listening, Wang Ai simply said more: "The most obvious one is the right of inheritance. If the rich people in the United States really insist on the idea of children being completely independent, can they spend all their money before they die?
.But some families in the United States have passed it down from generation to generation for hundreds of years, such as the Morgan family. Some wealthy children do work during high school and college, but it is more of a social practice than complete independence. Parents and children
Having feelings and having nature is the same in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. Unless you can't help, if you can help, why would you still look at it and not reach out? It's impossible."
Seeing the two people nodding, Wang Ai said back: "France is one of the birthplaces of European thought, but even in France, the Golden Globe Awards held by the French actually focus on collective honors rather than individual honors. Because
Football is a very typical sport. You can't be completely individualistic. Maradona's long-distance journey is only one in his life. Most of the time, he has to rely on the collective and contribute to the collective. So in Europe, the individual is completely higher than the collective.
That’s wrong. Similarly, the way teammates and friends get along is actually not much different from us Chinese. Last year I won the Ballon d’Or and invited my teammates to dinner.”
"Xiao Wanger, let me interject this." Bai Yansong said: "Did you bring this habit to Inter Milan? Or does it already exist?"
Wang Ai shook his head: "I didn't bring him, because when I sent out the invitation, no one was surprised. Let's talk about when I was at Chelsea, in 2005, Lampard won the second place in the Ballon d'Or, and our whole team went
In Paris, after the award ceremony, Lampard invited us to dinner. Yes, it is not a part-time job, it is not an AA system. I think we have some publicity, which is a bit too much. I can understand it, some people want us to change it.
Some bad habits make progress faster. But some of them are a bit of a blow to our national self-confidence. Let me give another example, the meal sharing system. It seems that the popular saying in our country is that foreigners all share their meals, which is very civilized.
Clean, and some people say we should get rid of the habit of using chopsticks and use knives and forks more, right?"
Duan Xuan nodded: "Yes, I have heard of this statement."
Wang Ai spread his hands: "Let me make this short. The origin of the meal-sharing system is not for hygiene, but for fairness. In ancient Europe, there was a problem of widespread hunger for a long time, so the meal-sharing system was for rationing. In ancient times, we also had a meal-sharing system.
In fact, the starting point is the same. Nowadays, the meal-sharing system has the effect of hygiene, but it is not so absolute. For example, when it comes to family dinners, the only difference is the shared tableware. For example, if you have a hot dish like beef stew, you can separate it.
When it gets cold, the way is to use shared utensils to put it in a big bowl of beef stew. Whoever eats it can use the shared utensils to put it into their own bowls, and then put it back again. In fact, this is the only difference."
"Let's talk about chopsticks and knives and forks." Wang Ai smiled: "This has something to do with our cooking method. In Europe, we are used to cooking large pieces of ingredients directly, and then when we take them out to eat, you can't use chopsticks. You can't cut them with chopsticks.
To open, you have to use a knife and fork. And what about us? We are used to cutting first and then cooking, which saves fuel. When it is done, we don’t need a knife to cut it again. In fact, chopsticks are much more convenient than knives and forks.
For example, if you want to eat hot pot with a knife and fork, how can you eat it? Chopsticks can hold it, but where is your knife and fork?"
Speaking of this, Wang Ai pointed a knife at the hot pot and pierced it: "You have to poke it. The meat slices are rolling around in the pot. It's easy for you to poke it. Then you can't poke it."
You have to poke it back and forth, but it takes a long time, and your knife and fork are made of metal, so it's still hot to your hands?"
Bai Yansong and Duan Xuan were amused by Wang Ai's vivid description, just like Wang Ai's family who were watching TV.
"So, we need to look at the cultural differences between us rationally, just like the social evaluation of both sides after I won the award."
"Then after you won the award, did the Inter Milan club arrange any celebrations for you?"
"It's not too complicated. Just before the game the next night after receiving the award, a celebration ceremony was arranged and I was given a souvenir. It didn't last long. After all, it was an individual award, and there were 50,000 or 60,000 people watching it.
In fact, that’s it.” Wang Ai recalled: “If the team wins the championship, the scale will be much larger and the time will be much longer.”
"How many championships have you won?" Bai Yansong suddenly asked: "A lot, right? What is the general process?"
"Uh..." Wang Ai raised his head for five seconds, then lowered his head: "I can't remember how many championships there are. I have to count them afterwards. How many do I get every year anyway? The process is usually a float parade, and the team members are all in open tops.
There are crowds of fans on top and bottom of the bus, and then they go to the club entrance, the stadium, or a famous square to give speeches and so on. The traditions of different places are slightly different, but this is generally the process. The bigger the club, the more important it is.
It’s strict, because I’ve done it a lot, and the smaller the club, the more freedom it has. For example, when I won Deportivo, I celebrated a league championship for a week. That year, when we won six championships, we celebrated for half a month.”
"After you won the World Footballer of the Year, did you feel any changes on and off the field?"
"There should be, but I don't feel it clearly now."
"He should have a short time." Duan Xuan interjected.
Bai Yansong pushed up his glasses: "Then let me ask you this, have you changed much since you won the Golden Globe Award last year?"
"Not small." Wang Ai nodded: "If there are too many people on the field targeting you, there will definitely be people who are unconvinced or want to defeat you, but overall it's okay. There are almost no flagrant fouls against you. They just tackle you.
There are no legs or anything like that. There are also changes in life, for example, there are more businesses that want to cooperate with you, and there are more fans asking you for autographs and photos, but overall it’s okay.”
"Then do you think you will have a big impact on Chinese society after winning the award?"
"It's only temporary. This thing about me can inspire some self-confidence, but in the context of our rapidly changing China, it is insignificant."
