The rules of the sport itself are pretty much the same around the world, but the behaviors of the people-both fans and players-often illustrate some of the key differences between collectivism and individualism. The emphasis on both hierarchical connectedness (vertical collectivism) and interconnectedness with others (horizontal collectivism) is apparent whenever I attend baseball games in Korea, in contrast to the MLB games that I have attended in the U.S.
Man, it's an honor. I'm so grateful to be the guy who gets the ball on that day. Obviously it's a game just like the rest of the other 162, but I'm super grateful. Opening Day, it is really something that is truly special. I understand how much it means to Chicago fans and how much it means to my own family.