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Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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There are many individuals who prefer to stay in their birthplace and think it is a rational way to be in a place your ancestors had spent their whole lifetime. But the key question is what impacts
this
 decision has on their lives. Achieving the best answer,
this
 matter is to be put into a larger context.
Firstly
 , we should know about their reasons to analyze
this
 issue.
To begin
 with, most of them have an intense emotional tie.
Hence
, being close to relatives and taking care of them, especially parents make them content and it
also
 seems that using their support in different conditions is crucial in their lives.
moreover
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 they want to be related to their roots and teach
their
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next
 generation to respect their ancestors. My grandmother who thought every place in the world was like her village is a shining example of
this
 case.
Secondly
, topping the demerit list of staying in
hometown
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their hometown
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 entirely is that most of these people are unwilling to continue their education ,so it prevents increasing their social and prestigious status in local society. Another disadvantage of
this
 character is that they are less adap ted with other cultures and nationalities which is vital in our international world.
For instance
, I watched a movie that was about an American woman who wanted to work in Japan but she could not due to some misunderstanding about Japanese culture. In conclusion,
this
 matter has its own advantages and disadvantages and if you want to respect the human beings’ rights and consider an individual as one who can decide for
its
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their
his
her
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 life ,you will admire that staying in a comfort zone is a choice, anyone can choose for their lifetime.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Familiarity
  • Comfort
  • Social ties
  • Family ties
  • Belonging
  • Resources
  • Opportunities
  • Fear
  • Unknown
  • Financial constraints
  • Cultural attachment
  • Language barriers
  • Limited education
  • Skills
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