essay#8

 There are a bunch of cafes in Korea. The growing number of people who like coffee wants high quality coffee and good mood in cafes as well. Considering that, Starbucks and Coffeebean is the most representative cafes around the whole country. I prefer Coffeebean to Starbucks personally.

First of all, I think they have some similarities. Without a doubt, those two brands are the leading companies in the global franchise coffee market. They have a lot of mania who only want coffee they prefer. Also, I think the mood in those 2 coffee shops is about the same. This is because every time I visit those cafes, I guess their interior concept is kind of simple, relaxing and warm mood. It could be possible because of similar lighting, colors and materials such as woods.

 In contrast, we can find some differences if we look those carefully. The most important thing is the taste of coffee. I don’t like Starbucks’ coffee since it has too much bitter taste. I think I hate coffee beans have too much burn taste. I think milder coffee is better than bitter one. What is more, Coffeebean has a variety selection of teas. Except for their beverages, wireless internet is not available at Coffeebean café. I don’t believe this is not good. Customers could concentrate on meeting or people themselves, not the internet or their works. It could be beneficial for us to relieve stress by taking some relaxing time.

 All things considered, even though Starbucks and Coffeebean have a lot of similarities, I think Coffeebean is better than Starbucks because of the taste and inaccessibility to the internet. Hence, I like Coffeebean the most.

essay #7

 Last year, I visited both western and eastern cities at intervals of about 6 months. It was perfect opportunity for me to learn about differences between those two cultures. Those were Macau and New York. Macao is located on the south of china. It is well known for a lot of casinos. This small city was colonized by the Portuguese and it was used as a successful sea trade center among Southeastern Asia. Needless to say, NY is the most famous city in the world. I think those are both attractive in many different charms. I would like to compare these two cities by giving some keywords.

 

 The most notable thing is their pace of life. New York City is one of the busiest cities in the world. People always walk in haste like a herd of horses. However, I feel so relaxed during my whole trip in Macau. The citizens and tourists leisurely stroll between tidy parks enjoying sunshine. As it was not too much crowded, I could fully enjoy my trip peacefully.

 

Another different thing is the Self-Reliance Ratio. Actually, Most of the inhabitants are occupied with tourism. What is more, 40% of Macanese GDP originates from gambling. Despite the government’s effort, the ratio has not decreased. As we all know, New York is the center for world economy. They don’t care much about foreign tourist.

 Lastly, I think both cities are having attractive characteristics which can satisfy people having different personal taste. Hence, I think both are great!