Monthly Archives: March 2012

Finders Keepers: The Fifteen Second Rule

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Quick!  What’s the national sport of China? No, not ping pong. Nope, not kung fu either. It’s not even spitting, if that was going to be your next guess, fellow China-dwellers. It’s saving money.  You heard me. Chinese people are … Continue reading →

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A Comprehensive Guide to Horn Honking in China

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

First this week, I would like to thank MaryAnne over at Wok With Me, Baby for awarding me a Liebster Blog Award.  It either has something to do with recognizing other awesome, small blogs, or something to do with being … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

I’ve written before about what it is like to be a foreigner here in small-town China.  It’s a weird cross between being completely anonymous (not many people can just saunter up to me, eavesdrop on my conversation, and then have … Continue reading →

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I Grossed Out a Chinese Person!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

…Sort of. Note:  Some people might find this post a bit icky.  If you have problems with quirky food or a certain degree of language, may I suggest you stop reading now. There is an old saying about Chinese people, … Continue reading →

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