willandjoy

Sep 24, 2016 21:49

Articles : willandjoy commented on news Lessons in Juche: What Is It Like to Study Abroad in North Korea?

Curious as to how the foreign students of N.Korea intend to use their college education from N. Korea! What jobs or careers can they anticipate from their experiences? Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Sep 10, 2016 16:53

Articles : willandjoy commented on news What’s Up with Chinese Food in the United States? A Chinese Perspective

One of my all time favorite Chinese dishes in America is Moo Shu (beef, chicken or shrimp; of course, there is pork too, but I don't eat pork): The meat is cooked with shredded or stringy veggies, like cabbage, carrots, onions,and beans sprouts; the are thin wraps to place the main food, and a black bean sauce, plus ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Dec 06, 2015 14:23

Around China : willandjoy commented on news “The Bus has 4 Thieves”: Sichuan Driver Calls out Pickpockets on his Bus

During my earlier years in China, I witnessed a few public beatdowns by the masses when catching thieves: Mostly occurring on train rides; once on a bus. I too called attention to a thief reaching into a lady's - I openly questioned "Fo you know her, to have your hand in her purse". An older auntie sitting next to ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Sep 09, 2015 16:56

Around China : willandjoy commented on news Truck Driver Unexpectedly Runs into Lion on Henan Highway

That's just so sad, terrible for the lion to end up being shot to death! What a waste of precious animals. They couldn't think of anything else?! Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Jun 18, 2015 18:56

Around China : willandjoy commented on news Attacker Shot to Death By Police at Xi’an Train Station

Where is Chinese gung-fu when you need it? A good old-fashioned straight side kick could stop a man with a brick! Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Jun 18, 2015 18:55

Around China : willandjoy commented on news Attacker Shot to Death By Police at Xi’an Train Station

Where is Chinese gung-fu when you need it? A good old-fashioned straight side kick could stop a man with a brick! Full Comment>>

willandjoy

May 24, 2015 00:59

Around China : willandjoy commented on news Mismanaged Sichuan Hospital Diagnoses Man as 3 Months Pregnant

Oh, just let me share, each year for health exams for processing my work visa, I hate going in these hospitals. Although it's just a check up, my fear is I will come out worse off than going in. Case in point, the X-ray technician is smoking in the room I am waiting in to be next - I exercise, and my lungs felt ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

May 10, 2015 12:11

Blogs : willandjoy commented on SNMandarin 's blog Why do Chinese call us "Lǎowài老外 ”?

Well people make him feel like a freak when he hears the terms - In retrospect, kids refused to play with him because they felt he was different! I don't know - maybe you are here just for a short while. For the long term, it gets old - although I am used to it since I'm older, my son endures endless branding, ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Apr 17, 2015 17:22

Blogs : willandjoy commented on SNMandarin 's blog Why do Chinese call us "Lǎowài老外 ”?

You failed to mention an even less friendly connotation with the term "wai guo lao" 外国佬 - And don't forget the ignorant sneers when these terms are thrown out. My young bi-racial son is often jeered with the added term xiao lao wai - They make him feel like he comes from Mars (when in fact, he was born in ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Apr 06, 2015 17:46

Articles : willandjoy commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

I don't mind sharing my personal story and take on the industry - I feel I can represent Mr. Average expat teacher. Before coming to China, I had a decent job as a office manager and martial arts instructor, I went back in college as a non-traditional (older/working) returning student. Others witnessed for the years ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Mar 28, 2015 15:17

Around China : willandjoy commented on news Two Haikou Luxury Cars With The Same License Plates Caught When Owners Parked Next to Each Other

Maybe the two were a set of his and hers - being that the cars were parked right next to one another, it could be that there is a "couple"; although different make cars, they shared the same plates together as a couple! I wouldn't be surprised. Why else would the be right next to each other? Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Mar 07, 2015 19:00

Around China : willandjoy commented on news China Box Office Tops US for the First Time

Yes, I'm sure the record box office takings included big foreign flicks! Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Dec 07, 2014 01:55

Blogs : willandjoy commented on adb2014 's blog Queuing in China - a True Cultural Experience

A little off the subject, yet indirectly involves queing, so to speak. One day I had finished classes and took my young son to eat lunch in the college cafeteria where I work. Pretty much as a little guy he gets run over by the hords of large students racing to get their meals and do something else. My kid tries to ... Full Comment>>

willandjoy

Oct 24, 2014 01:52

Articles : willandjoy commented on news What’s in a Name? Foreigners in China with a Chinese Name

Our son is having a difficult time fitting in, or should I say, facing an IDENTITY BATTLE force upon him - making friends at a park or playground no problem, but, everywhere else we go, be it shopping, traveling or whatnot, he is virtually INTERROGATED dozens of times a day. If we ride the bus and I look around, no ... Full Comment>>