The Stranger reflects on Schutz’s understanding of how a stranger reacts in a new cultural pattern of a social group. There are two points of views, one is objective and one is subjective. In the objective view, if the stranger asks a question that the group might find it normal, then he can’t apply his current knowledge to the social group. Subjectively, the group may not have any specific problems and you approach them with the general knowledge, therefore stranger can avoid consequences. I remember when I was small, I moved from China to Canada to finish up kindergarten and language was the biggest cultural difference for me to able to get involved with others. That time I wasn’t able of either speaking or writing any English, however as majorities say “ younger children can understand new language right away.” Therefore, as a child, I have made friends first and language wasn’t a barrier for to interact with peers; we get along just by the same general interest. So, I can apply my general knowledge when interacting with the group. Over time, I have then learned the new language without any intention and as a stranger, I have immediately integrated with the culture.
