If I can choose, I would prefer to live in a “salad bowl” country. The reasons are following:

Firstly, i want to say that “melting pot” is definitely creative, however, once set feet into the “melting pot”, one will no longer be oneself. I mean, our unique characteristics would disappear without any doubts. So, even though the “melting pot” might produce something fantastic beyond the original ingredients, the ingredients are considered as victims by my point of view. Just like the ethnic groups: once started living in this brand new country, they were inclined to and highly encouraged to retain their cultures. If the society was a “melting pot”, their cultural treasures would no longer exist.

While, “salad bowl” is quite different. In this case, in this dish, apple is still apple, oranges are oranges. The ingredients’ characteristics are still kept with the delicious dish. Also, at the same time, the fruits are united by the white cream and be hold by a solid bowl. Every group is still what they used to be while in addition, they have formed a solid and united entirety.

So, I would like to be a place where my natural characteristics can be retained and also at the same time I can do something new, which I mean I can play a new role in such society without losing my nature.