The problem is the questions are extremely general. I am also asked if America is safe and this is a complex answer. I have to explain that it varies a lot and it is important to research the city if you are traveling there. China and America are both huge countries with a lot of variety. Full Comment>>

Anki is great for vocabulary and you can edit the flashcards and add more. I like to also add photos to make studying the cards more interesting and also help make vocabulary cards stick in my mind. I used to use Duolingo before it got too greedy and started having ads all the time. Full Comment>>

Recently, I got a one day job for a steel company that wanted a foreign face for their promotional video. I was paid well for a few hours of easy work. Mostly I was standing around while the marketing team arranged the shoot. Full Comment>>

Losing your cool: I have seen some loud arguments between Chinese people and it is very true that a crowd of onlookers quickly forms. Insult Chinese food: I am honest and point out some dishes I like and a few I dislike. Chinese food is varied and one can likely find a few dishes they enjoy. Nobody gets offended if ... Full Comment>>