silverbutton1

May 11, 2015 11:11

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news 5 Reasons Why Foreigners Come Work in China

IS it fair to say we all come from a country named "Foreign", thus we are labeled as foreigners. BTW, do you speak foriegnese? and what are the visa requirements for the typical Chinese to visit Foreign? Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 11, 2015 11:03

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news 5 Advantages of Expat Life in China

I just love the following dialogue that occurs to me from time to time: chinese: So you are an Engrish Teachel? me: No, Maths and Sciences. chinese: So you teach math and science...in chinese? Me: No, I teach it in English. chinese: Ahh, so you are an Engrish teachel!? me: *facepalm* Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 11, 2015 10:55

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Urban Women in China Making Strides, Want Gender Equality in Workplace

I see you learned somewhere on how the feminazis skew statistics to make it appear that they earn less than men. You are promoted to Jedi Master. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 09, 2015 14:30

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Urban Women in China Making Strides, Want Gender Equality in Workplace

“Women's Living Blue Book: Chinese Women's Life Status Report No. 9,” and Chinese women's magazine, Huakun Women's Survey Center and Huakun Consumer Guidance Center. = social engineering. that work makes women, “more confident,” and “more respected,” and makes life, “more fulfilling.” -yeah right, i believe ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 09, 2015 14:16

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news China Publicly Blacklists 4 Badly Behaved Chinese Tourists

"Look Mom...Human Pyramid!" Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 07, 2015 12:15

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Teacher Who Made Her Student Carry Her Umbrella: I Was Wrong To Do So

Oh the horror! Honestly people, is this news?! Jeez, get a life. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 04, 2015 15:05

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers

Let me also mention a few more tidbits on learning a language: ambition of the person. ability of the person (some learn languages better than others). ****> the amount of exposure to the language Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 04, 2015 14:58

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers

If it hasnt been said here, I know its been said before somewhere on echinacities. But ill go ahead and say it here as it applies. EVERYTHING ISNT LEARNED IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 02, 2015 14:16

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers

I suspect the folks that run the big $$$$ ESL businesses in China bribe the govt to keep it off. more $$$ for them. kind of a "cornering the market approach" of sorts. Oh well, C'est la Vie ! :( Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

May 01, 2015 10:18

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Why Isn't My Child Fluent Already? How Chinese Parents and Schools See Foreign Teachers

One thing I'm puzzled by is the fact that so many Chinese will pay so much for their child to learn English, but yet (as far as I know), they dont have enough 100% English speaking channels on the TV. Are there even any cartoons in English? ...for starters?! Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 29, 2015 10:41

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Overly Curious Passenger Fined for Inflating Life Jacket Mid-Flight

She swore at them b/c she told them she likes to blow things, and to leave her alone. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 27, 2015 12:35

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Canadian in Love Searches for Lost Online “Girlfriend” in Shenzhen

He and anyone that pays 11,000 RMB to send/receive messages is an ignorant idiot. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 24, 2015 11:18

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Sexist Beijing Government Poster Causes Controversy on Weibo

The poster is an opinion only. As far as I'm concerned, everyone is entitled to an opinion. Obviously many here dont agree with what the poster says, and again...thats your opinion. So glad to see the manginas come out in full force to comment/protest. *vomit* Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 24, 2015 11:02

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Jealous Husband Gets Revenge: Posts Naked Photos of Wife in Shandong Village

I be dang! There once was a man named Yang, who had a pang feeling his wife's tang was being gang-banged. Poor Yang felt the stang so much… so he hanged up naked pictures of the ill deed. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 22, 2015 17:21

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Sichuan Woman Throws Huge Fit when Bus Driver Refuses Her Dog

Touche' !!!! Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 16, 2015 10:16

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Sichuan Woman Throws Huge Fit when Bus Driver Refuses Her Dog

ROFL ! ...about her being bitchy. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 16, 2015 10:08

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Family of Great Wall Victim File Lawsuit Against Canadian

A short story. A danish fella years ago accidentally ran over a child in Thailand. The crowds gathered and started chanting the equivalent of $20,000 in compensation. He ended up having to pay. I learned from that story that if you are involved in something like this involving a death, and no criminal charges are ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 16, 2015 10:02

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Gamer Girls Gone Wild: Female Online Gaming Partners for Hire Provide Sexual Services

Soon, she began to offer the same “special services,” to other customers who were also “good-looking,” and “generous.” Oh, I get it, a selective prostitute. You are still a prostitute nonetheless... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 14, 2015 13:59

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Classy Hunan Woman Steals Bag of Cash from One Night Stand's BMW

There once was a man named Tan. Who decided to stash his cash. Little did he know, that he would have trouble… with the trunk of his BMW. Along came a woman from Hunan, who was a bit less than human. So she decided to steal some loot, from poor ole Tan's boot. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 13, 2015 09:25

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

"Let’s face it, English teachers in China are not exactly viewed as people who have been a major success in life." Success Definition n. noun 1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. attributed their success in business to hard work. 2. The gaining of fame or prosperity. an artist spoiled by ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 13, 2015 08:38

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Update: Changsha Jerk Used His 17 Girlfriends As Personal ATM

Maybe Im missing something, but what exactly did he do that criminal charges are being considered? Its obvious that what he did is unethical in a way. But hey, he's a player preying on lonely rich women. I bet he has stepped on the wrong toes of some higher up CCP families, inwhich they lost face. Since face is ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 09, 2015 12:03

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news IKEA China Bans Sleeping On Store Furniture, Customers Continue to Snooze

Wasn't there an article about "IKEA Hide and Seek" being started somewhere in Europe on an internet news website ? Instead of them sleeping, maybe someone can teach them to play hide and seek instead. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 09, 2015 11:18

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Despite Bad Economy, There are More Ultra-Rich Chinese Than Ever Before

Zbigniew Brzezinski stated not too many years ago something like... In the past if was easier to control masses of people than kill them, today it is easier to kill masses of people than control them. What he says is foreboding, since he views world governance in a technocratic way. The technocrats simply come to ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 09, 2015 11:04

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

Sorry, I wasnt clear enough on the supply and demand part. If you are having more of a supply OF TEACHERS problem. not supply of teaching jobs in China. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Apr 09, 2015 10:55

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

Eorthisio. Wow, those are some impressive numbers there. I'd be "comfortable" with 1/3 of what you make per month at 100 teachers. I'd like to ask if currently you are having more of a supply or demand problem with what you do. If its a supply problem, private message me or email me at esportamerica@yahoo.com as I ... Full Comment>>