silverbutton1

Apr 07, 2015 14:49

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Credit Cards, Cooking, and Criticism: 16 Differences Between Americans and Chinese

America is synonymous with the USA. It's well founded and understood that Americans are from the USA. If you dont believe me, try to use "United Statesian" instead of American in a sentence and see the odd looking blank stares. Granted, there are 2 main continents, North America and South America. Almost all people ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 25, 2015 12:27

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news 8 Foreign Women Living Without Visas Deported in Beijing

Let me take the time to translate this. Keep in mind I'm hypothesizing based on my many years of living in several Asian nations for well over 10 years... "Chaoyang police received a strange report. Neighbors had reported that several foreigners have moved into their apartment block and had been acting very odd ever ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 21, 2015 15:32

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Sneaky Shanghai Fashionista Scams JD Mall, Orders Designer Goods and Returns Fakes

"her crimes of fashion." ROFL so true. how about "her crimes of fashion passion." Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 14, 2015 21:29

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Most Common English Teaching Job Scams in China: What to Avoid

Thanks for the reply Eorthisio. Im finishing up on a decent job on the outskirts of GZ. pay, boss and do-workers were great. Unfortunately, there's a massive restructuring going on at the prep-boarding school, and they wont be needing my position any longer. 18k rmb at 11 classes the first year, and 19k rmb at 8 ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 14, 2015 21:15

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Anhui Man Cuts off Wife's Hands After Discovering Online Affairs

You've gotta hand it to him, he cleaved his point quite clearly. Should we give him an appalause...a hand ?! Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 13, 2015 10:24

Blogs : silverbutton1 commented on chinaguy14 's blog You might be in China if...

you hear lip smacking and/or slurping when at a restaurant. you have to dodge the little boy who almost pissed on your shoe. you get "assistance" from some stranger who seems to think you dont know how to use an escalator. you get annoyed when people pile into the elevator before they let the people already in there ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Mar 04, 2015 11:28

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Parents Tell Child to Lie about Rescuer to Avoid Being Blamed

While I agree what the family did/said was obviously unconscionable, what does it say of a society when... "Others were unsympathetic to Meng, questioning why he bothered to try and rescue the children in the first place". Please let me exit stage left while shaking my head in disbelief. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Jan 12, 2015 13:31

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Most Common English Teaching Job Scams in China: What to Avoid

Eorthisio, do you have personal experience teaching in all of the said countries you mention? or at least do you know of people personally that you discussed this thoroughly? Im curious as to how this is 8 thumbs up and zero thumbs down... [i was under the impression that the pay to cost of living is dismal for ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Jan 10, 2015 00:47

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news 5 Challenges to Opening a Restaurant in China

A word to the wise when it comes to landlords in Asia. Ive heard many tales of folks opening up businesses, and if it does well, the landlords will up the rent considerably. Sure, you may have a contract, but guess what, they can and will increase it or force you to leave. Other stories include a fella getting his ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Jan 09, 2015 20:05

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news 21 Year Old Prodigy Gives Away BMW’s to 4 Top Employees

Prodigy: a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability Is she a prodigy…? Everyone has their opinion on this. Maybe she is, maybe not. My opinion. If she built up the biz with a lot of her own blood, sweat, tears, etc. then sure, I guess she is one then. So she's a skin ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Dec 30, 2014 15:31

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Rich and Leftover: Wealthy Mother Will Pay 100,000 Yuan to Successful Matchmaker for Daughter

I find it hilarious that in our day and age of technology (dating/matchmaking websites, WeChat, etc.) that these people still can't find someone. Cant blame race either as most here are Han. Obviously the problem is deeper, and in all probably includes topics like "He's not suitable, he/his family arent in the same ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Dec 21, 2014 09:59

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news 60 Percent of Foreigners Already See China as a “Global Power”

The author of this article is ignorant. There is no such phrase "global power" in wikipedia. I even tried "world power" (it pulls up some obscure music album). Regardless of the deficiency of the author in his/her knowledge in international relations/studies, I will assume he/she is talking about China being a great ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Dec 04, 2014 15:14

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Italian Historian Claims Mona Lisa Might Have been Chinese Slave

Obviously this loser is trying to create "buzz" among the Chinese circles for whatever reason(s). Hey, Im Italian-American...let me create some buzzzzz tooo! "Italian-American Scholar Claims Mona Lisa MIGHT HAVE BEEN a humanoid alien from a planet orbiting the Sirius Star System ". Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Dec 01, 2014 11:19

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Man Robs Bank With Knife, Teller Asks Him to Wait and Queue

Inside sources tell me this robber watched some youtube vids on successful bank robberies in the USA. One glaring aspect he neglected (probably due to his poor IQ), is the fact that most banks in China are behind Plexiglas. #Facepalm Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Oct 17, 2014 19:15

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Chinese Driver ‘Forgets’ to Change German License Plate on Car

This recent bust occurred in the USA with stolen luxury cars headed to west africa. stolen luxury cars make their way to many other nations, china included. I have a brain and use it. maybe you can grow one, retard. http://nypost.com/2014/02/28/cops-take-down-international-auto-theft-ring/ Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Oct 16, 2014 12:34

Blogs : silverbutton1 commented on airyk 's blog Dengue fever( also known as break bone fever), not as fun as it sounds.

Geez, sounds like this virus and Ebola are cousins of sorts... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Oct 16, 2014 12:10

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Chinese Driver ‘Forgets’ to Change German License Plate on Car

Makes no sense to buy a land rover in Germany, then have it shipped to China. Land Rovers can be bought here already. In all likelihood, he "Forgot" to remove the license plate from a stolen German vehicle that was shipped to china by an international car thief syndicate. He probably paid considerably less for the ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Oct 01, 2014 08:00

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Zhengzhou Man Commits Suicide over Iphone 6 Price Drop

How nice of you to spin the story to revolve around "chinese girls". Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 26, 2014 10:56

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Job Hopping Becoming Popular Amongst Chinese Youth

" his boss calls and emails him with work to do at all times of day and even the middle of the night." Tell (dont ask) your boss that you have a life outside of work that includes meaningful sleep. Tell your boss that this time outside of work is YOUR TIME, not his or the employers. Tell your boss to not call, or ... Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 18, 2014 22:40

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news Nanjing Normal University Instructor Involved in Sexual Push-up Scandal

Samsara, Ive read some of your comments on a few articles and it is quite obvious you are on some sort of " Misogyny Crusade". Quit being so negative and bitter. Get a life, loser. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 12, 2014 07:42

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news PhD Student who Died Mid-Sperm Donation’s Family Demand Compensation

Q: What kind of job is this ? A: A hand job. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 12, 2014 07:12

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news Rape and Sexual Assault Against Women Are Increasing in China- Here Are Five Possible Reasons Why

would you go one step further and say "Regardless of how a woman dresses AND acts, she doesn't deserve to be raped" ? Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 06, 2014 18:34

Around China : silverbutton1 commented on news 29 Year Old Tiny Man Child Sues Parents for Refusing to Support Him

If he thinks being a model is exhausting work, he's in for a rude awakening. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 06, 2014 10:25

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news The Wax and Wane of Community Spirit in China

even if there's a "peasant revolt". What are they going to fight with ? Sticks and stones ? The party will continue to do what it does as will the rich (in many instances both I mention are one and the same), and the poor will be and stay just that...poor. Full Comment>>

silverbutton1

Sep 06, 2014 10:18

Articles : silverbutton1 commented on news “Old Like Yellow Pearls”: China’s “Leftover Women”

A woman 27-30 is considered "left-over"... dare I say if shes 33 or older she's a dinosaur then ? In the similar vein, there are more men than women insomuch that men are looking to places like Vietnam for wives. Only in China, so yeah Im not shocked nor surprised either. Full Comment>>