2026 yongting’s blog

In Malaysia, I never sleep on the train. I need to stay awake to watch my bag and stay safe. But in Japan, it is very different. Japan feels so safe that many people sleep soundly on the subway. Even though I haven't tried it yet, I feel I could sleep there without any worry if I were tired. It must be nice to feel that safe! The second thing that surprised me is fell asleep during work.  In Japan, if you fall asleep at your desk, people might think you are a great worker. They believe you are sleeping because you worked so hard and stayed up late. They call this inemuri. However, in my country, this is impossible! If my boss saw me sleeping, he would be very angry. He would think I am lazy, not hardworking. It is funny how one action can have two very different meanings. I love how safe Japan is, but I also think it is important to get enough sleep at home. In Japan, people are so busy that they have to nap in public just to survive the day. It shows that every culture has its ...

For me, self-awareness is about how I present myself to others. I tend to have a  people pleasing personality but I am aware of it. I try my best to avoid over-pleasing others because I want to respect my own feelings.  In conversations, I try not to say "anything is fine" or "it's up to you" too much. I believe that to earn respect from others, I must first respect myself and others while maintaining a good sense of boundaries. When I first meet someone for the first time, I am naturally friendly. This isn’t fake; I truly want to get to know the person. However, I make sure not to ask many personal questions.  I like to keep a comfortable distance and stop at the right point to make sure everyone feels at ease. I find Conan O’Brien’s videos very humorous. However, I also feel that some of the humor is based on cultural stereotypes (maybe).  It’s entertaining, but I try to look beyond those clichés to understand the real culture. As a Malaysian,  I feel our cult...

Yoo guys my name is Yong Ting,  you can call me Marco, I’m from Malaysia, yay.