I've never actually supposed that "globalization" to be the certain part of my life. Probably, the reason is that when I was born this process has been already expanding far and wide, so I just never had another life environment except life within permanent globalization.
             On the other hand, if globalization should be defined as the mutual penetration of cultures, customs, traditions and so on, I still can't see it. Yes, business communications between countries are obviously getting tighter due to modern technologies, internet and opportunities it provides (video conferences, for example). But separate countries don't seem to share it's cultural wealth eagerly, and I seriously doubt they ever will.
             There is nevertheless one country, which can be called the flagship of globalization (anyhow this term is defined) – that's US. But, in my opinion, although US got a number of really outstanding cultural treasures (especially regarding literature), but these are not primaries for them to share with the rest world. Few Japanese teens would know who Edgar Allan Poe is, but they will be certainly up on the nearest McDonald's. That' s because being the richest country US have an ability to spread American mass culture and American way of life, and that's the only actual "globalization" I can presently observe.
             However, different countries can stand this invasion to a variable degree. Let's take China as an example – mainly because I've been to China so I can stay relatively unbiased in this field. Although you'll find a lot of McDonald's and western-style decorated shops and stores on your way through China, but that's not the point. You'll never find cruel Hollywood blockbusters to be on in cinemas, no cheap pocket-books on bookshelves. At the same time China is just opposite to be an isolated unfriendly country. For instance, China has ...