coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 16:15

Blogs : coineineagh commented on Coffaholic 's blog Bend Over Britain: China Will Save Your Ass

Maybe my son and I can ride the wave of diplomatic overtures to emigrate to britain before he's primary school age. We'll be back in China after his school years I think. Other than that, it's just a bunch of pompous, self-important nationalists throwing compliments and insults at eachother. Real people shouldn't ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 16:09

Blogs : coineineagh commented on Sinobear 's blog TV Commercials that Drive Me Over the Edge!!!

I love your comments. Sad that it ended at only 4 commercials. Will there be a continuatiuon? Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 15:54

Blogs : coineineagh commented on Erichu 's blog China's Spoilt Generation

China is more than just its GDP, and I agree with the blog that there's a disturbing trend of nepotism and over-reliance on family. I feel China is moving towards the USA, the country with the lowest social mobility in the world. If you're born rich, no matter how cleverly or stupidly you lead your life, it's very ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 15:34

Blogs : coineineagh commented on tsonj 's blog Chinese Men and Nubian Women

Chinese negative opinions of black people, or Nubians, display an appalling lack of cultural sensitivity. Nonetheless, many expat minorities with negative stigmas ('opportunistic' American serial daters, for example) have little trouble finding a partner, simply due to the fact that there are so few foreigners here, ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 15:14

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Body of Baby Sent to Crematorium, Returned to Hospital When it Turns out He Was Alive

heartbreaking Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 01:34

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Raising Children in China: Would You Do It?

Yes, for all the faults of China, perhaps we foreigners don't acknowledge that many Chinese streets are safe to walk at night. Safer than in the west at least. No small achievement. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 22, 2013 01:31

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Raising Children in China: Would You Do It?

Education is abysmal, and I plan to emigrate with my son before he's 5 years old, before learn-by-rote gets too deeply entrenched. I wouldn't have chosen China at first, but I was forced here by immigration procedure delays in the Netherlands. Still, making a salary is easier in China, taxes are lower, and we live in... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 21, 2013 16:37

Blogs : coineineagh commented on PolarBearMan 's blog Shenzhen’s New Good Samaritan Law

Truly insightful. I hope it gets translated and printed in Chinese newspapers. China does have an issue with apathy, lack of trust and confidence. But it's not as endtimes-disastrous as some would have you believe. China has undergone rapid changes, and like an embryo, it still needs to grow a spine to get a proper ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 21, 2013 11:20

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Poll Lists Top Fears of China

Brave guy: "I'm afraid of nothing." Cowardly guy: "Me too!" Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 21, 2013 11:06

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Why Are China’s Most Talented Overseas Students Not Returning?

Excellent points, my fellow Dutchman, but I assume that this has already been extensively researched, to no avail. Perhaps the government tried to improve hygiene, habits and behaviour with some program or other, but I doubt it would have much effect. Habits are learned from childhood in China, and not easily ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 21, 2013 10:49

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

As modest as Chinese women are, it's easy for westerners to get a date in China merely because we are relatively rare. I think "expats in China" is one of the few groups of people where it's pointless to try to shame people on the relationship level. Well, maybe some are lacking on the long-term relationship level, ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 21, 2013 09:27

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

Please don't misinterpret my words. My sole generalization about Americans was: "The few I've met seem to resort to vulgar language too quickly for my taste." I meant it merely to characterize a difference in senses of humour, though I admit it was in response to mr. "You're a crackhead drunkard and don't forget to ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 20, 2013 20:55

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

I'm not going to trade petty, childish insults like we're in primary school. Crap, I did it right there, didn't I? Well, it is fun watching you tongue-wrestle your way into further embarassment. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 20, 2013 20:38

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

No, I didn't write this, but thank you for proving my point. And a good day to you too! :-D Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 20, 2013 19:47

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

And you are as prideful and unwilling to admit error as the average chinese. Lousy attempt to save face, but maybe the locals can teach you how to do it. Cheerio! Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 19, 2013 19:08

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

"Public nudity is merely an attention-getter" would be the stereotype Chinese like to make of the 'crazy foreigners', anyway, let's not discuss biases and stereotypes. You can't seriously claim that you thought it was an objective news report, after the last sentence: "May we suggest participation in the World Nude ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 17, 2013 16:14

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

There's a plethora of real cultural differences as well as racist stereotypes to discuss here, but that isn't really the point. I only found your comment OTT because you called the article writer a crackhead or drunkard. Was that really necessary? It was a lighthearted piece written in good humour, and you hammered ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Nov 16, 2013 13:28

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Naked Ladies are Becoming a Frequent Sight in Shanghai

That's a bit OTT, don't you think? By Chinese standards, ths much nudity in such a short time is uncommon. And Shanghai women already have a reptation of being the easiest in the country. These mental cases aren't doing much for their rep. TBH I think the women are far more likely to have a psychological issue that ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Oct 30, 2013 15:58

Blogs : coineineagh commented on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to China Telecom/Unicom/Mobile

My wife registered my phone in her name, so I'm guessing I only get some of the harassment-service that this guy gets, simply because my wife is not een as gullible or wealthy enough to be target audience. I'd recommend this for expat mobile users in a long-term relationship. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Oct 26, 2013 17:59

Articles : coineineagh commented on news China, the Classroom: Unexpected Knowledge and Skills Gained in China

everyone cares too much about saving face; people are ashamed to work hard. They brag about their powerful families abusing corrupt positions. It's stable, but hardly moral. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Aug 27, 2013 10:58

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Is There a Growing Sentiment Towards Animal Welfare in China?

Dogs are seen as obedient and useful, and Chinese just love to copy tacky behaviours of the American middle class. So don't think that pampered lap-poodles means Chinese care about their pets. It's just another bourgeois status symbol, like an American car or a designer handbag. I had 3 cats, and cats are considered ... Full Comment>>