JE36 Cheating

            I don't think the attitude in this passage is applicable to Taiwan students in some ways. But it mostly depends on parent’s education. In China, it is hard to be successful among so many people, especially under the one child policy. They naturally would think of some ways to get to the top. I think it has something to do with the Chinese history. In Taiwan, people generally have more integrity. Of course parents want their kids to be the best, but cheating is usually not used as means to success. However, I know the guanxi networks somehow work in Taiwan. It is not necessary a kind of cheating but to give a good impression to higher officials. I personally think the guanxi networks in Taiwan are gradually decreasing because people have more morality now.

            I don't think cheating is ever applicable in any situation.  Integrity is important and that’s where social moral developed. Many Chinese students cheated to get into good colleges. But can they really survive? Or do they have to cheat again to reach the success. When they go to work, can they still cheat? I think people eventually would see a person’s real abilities after a while. Cheating might be a good way for temporary success. But to me, those are only illusions. The most important principle is to be true to yourself and work as hard as you can.