During the semester, we analyzed and discussed Eastern perspectives of life and how they are influenced today by media and marketing. One of the things I remember from the class discussions that really caught my attention was the discussion between the professor and the young Spanish student about destiny, where the generational and cultural gap was clearly observable. As we know, a culture's way of thinking and the values ​​they pursue are primarily linked to the religion they profess and the most prevalent beliefs of the people around them during the crucial years of childhood and adulthood. adolescence. Destiny, in a Chinese concept close to Buddhism, means "the predetermined principle that dictates a person's relationships and encounters, such as the affinity between friends or lovers." To simplify such a profound idea, it is a “binding force” that brings people together in any type of relationship. "Predestination" and "Providence" are not accurate translations of yuanfen, as these words suggest that things and events occur through the intervention of a God or gods, while yuánfèn does not necessarily imply such interference. divine. Some people believe that what is destined, in terms of events in your life, has a strong connection to the consequences of your behavior or what you did in past lives. Therefore, we can easily find the relationship between the ideas of fate and karma in Buddhism. However, while karma referred to the consequences of an individual's actions on themselves, on the contrary, it is always used in conjunction with; two people. One of the most similar ideas in the Western world is Swiss psychologist Carl Jung's concept of "synchronicity", which makes us think too much about the future and regret the past, forgetting that life is a journey and not a destination. It would be wise not to judge the views of other cultures as erratic. As I learned during my time in Taiwan when it comes to different points of view, especially in an environment surrounded by people from many nations, the best advice I can give you is to remain open to spirit. Try to understand the other person's opinion, not only from your perspective but also from their culture. Sometimes a discussion does not end with two people agreeing on an idea, but respecting and understanding both points of view. These kinds of situations give us the opportunity to analyze things that are not set in stone and learn about other cultures and one day it might help us not only in work but in daily life..