sorrel

Jul 09, 2014 02:58

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

LOL, not at all. I am well aware that 'meetings are the practical alternative to work.' ;o) I also have worked on the staff of a university at home, at meetings and teaching you are expected to contribute and discuss issues, no matter what your role is, and work in a meaningful way. In China i know meetings are ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 08, 2014 02:27

Around China : sorrel commented on news Chinese Central Government Agencies Ban Use of Microsoft Office

It just means that they have managed to copy Windows OS and added a few 'security' measures of their own to increase monitoring of users Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 07, 2014 04:24

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

there is a difference between cultural differences and being plain lazy and not doing your job. Another 2 FT's who shared a university apartment were 2 MONTHS without hot water IN WINTER because the same woman did **** all. My 3 weeks were uncomfortable, with these 2 guys, it was just plain sadistic. They relied on ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 02, 2014 17:36

Blogs : sorrel commented on adb2014 's blog What's in a Name?

in one class I taught a 'Michael Jackson' and 'Justin Beiber'; girls called 'Richard', 'alien' and 'nine'. I was told one creepy middle-aged American named all his female students after porn stars. Thankfully their next Foreign Teacher re-named them. I have taught more 'Candy's', 'Cici's' and 'Lily's' than i care to ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jul 02, 2014 01:29

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

You may have achieved the rare thing in China is an employer that treats you with respect. However, I was employed by a University to prepare students for IELTS and foreign travel - by an foreign University partner. It was part of my brief to teach as a foreign teacher and teach about foreign customs/culture and the ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 29, 2014 15:06

Around China : sorrel commented on news Rise of the Creeps: Japanese Man Hides Cell Phone in Shoe to Take Up-skirt Photos

so it is the fault of the women, and not the fact that some men have no self control? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 26, 2014 02:27

Articles : sorrel commented on news Expert Says 80% of Wealthy Chinese Will Fall Back Into Poverty in the Next Three Years

many of the people whose wealth is based on selling land to developers probably have no business experience to maintain/increase their wealth. Many will probably have a son/daughter indulged but unable to do anything other than spend money. Even those with a successful business will probably be employing relatives ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 26, 2014 02:10

Around China : sorrel commented on news Man Packs Girlfriend in Suitcase after She Tries to Break Up with Him

Who goes to a hotel room to break up with someone? It is just asking for trouble. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 23, 2014 16:22

Around China : sorrel commented on news Sichuan Restaurant Hires World Cup Delivery Girls Based on Their Bra Size

Way to go China - tell girls their only value is in how they look. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 23, 2014 07:53

Articles : sorrel commented on news 6 Strange Compliments You Get in China (and How to Handle Them)

it could also be that they don't know what else to say and feel they have to speak. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 22, 2014 17:42

Articles : sorrel commented on news Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

LOL. my response was ironic. I am not saying all foreigners are saints. But nor do ALL foreigners 'look down' on Chinese people. To say that is a generalization and very unhelpful, and more often than not, to say so has to do with how insecure a person feels about people from other countries. However, things like ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 22, 2014 16:54

Articles : sorrel commented on news Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

I stand corrected: Chinese people NEVER spit or urinate in public. Nor do they cut queues, take photo's of foreigners without their permission or treat foreigners as a form or live entertainment in any way by staring at them. Nor do Chinese people try to cheat foreigners by charging them higher prices. These are ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 22, 2014 11:10

Articles : sorrel commented on news Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

LOL. I have reached the point that the 'bad' behaviour or habits no longer registers with me unless it is way over the top, or if intrudes on me quietly going about my daily life. Should I ignore the local who goes through my shopping while i stand in line at the check-out? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 22, 2014 09:49

Articles : sorrel commented on news Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

As I said, it is only half a story. Did he forget his ID and papers? Was there someone inside who could have identified him? All that is being reported is one side. Granted he was rude, but so are MANY people on a daily basis here and they don't get reported: I see this happen every day between local people and ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 20, 2014 10:15

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

There is a very good university in Changsha that towards the end of the 3rd year of employment, always give the FT's a poor performance review so they have reason not to renew the contract. They also seldom employ anyone who has been in China for a year or more. A friend who worked there told me that he was expected ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 18, 2014 11:23

Articles : sorrel commented on news Footing the Bill in China: Tips and Insights into China’s Paying Culture

my colleagues were still quite new to China and thought they were being generous in allowing their gf's friends to join us. I suggested to them why it would not be a good idea for the very reason I stated (free-loading), but they would hear none of it. So they learnt the hard way. They have only themselves to blame ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 18, 2014 05:44

Around China : sorrel commented on news Man Dies of Brain Hemorrhage Whilst Watching World Cup

shhhhh. You've just given them the idea Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 17, 2014 09:00

Articles : sorrel commented on news Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

as usual there is only half the story. Was the foreign guy involved in running the meeting? Did the conversation with the security guard start in a polite manner? Was the guy very late for the meeting and the fact the the building was only 50 meters away from the gate he wanted to enter would ensure he was on time? ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 16, 2014 21:08

Articles : sorrel commented on news Footing the Bill in China: Tips and Insights into China’s Paying Culture

yes. Foreigners understand that as a given. The Chinese - well you know what happens Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 16, 2014 12:57

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog A (RANT-ish) Blog: Teaching in China

When you are in China a bit longer you will realise that many schools don't want FT's who teach. They want a 'preforming foreign monkey' for the benefit of the parents. In my last university ALL the FT's worked hard on meaningful lesson plans, well thought out lessons etc. However, we were barred from taking part in ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 15, 2014 19:07

Articles : sorrel commented on news Footing the Bill in China: Tips and Insights into China’s Paying Culture

A few months ago myself and a few of my foreign colleagues decided to go out for a meal at a local 'western' restaurant (not a fast-food place). It was understood that we were going Dutch. A few of the guys wanted to bring girl-friends, with the understanding they would pay for them. Fine. Then the girl-friends ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 12, 2014 18:15

Articles : sorrel commented on news Searching for a More Peaceful Life: China’s Most Livable “Second-Tier,” Cities

i remember in recent years the sky in Wuhan being orange for about a week - and it was not a dust storm Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 10, 2014 23:48

Around China : sorrel commented on news Nanjing Driver Faints after Severe Cussing Out from Granny

these are the people have raised the current crop of University students. It will take more than 1 generation for their influence to be gone. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 10, 2014 12:25

Around China : sorrel commented on news Psychic Panda Cubs to Predict World Cup Victories

if it is about protecting the panda as you think, why dress it up as a childish World-cup promotion? People should be adult enough to discuss environmental issues without the necessity to copy publicity stunts or use cartoon characters, as seems to be the norm here in China. Treat people like adults, not children. ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 09, 2014 03:12

Blogs : sorrel commented on Ava11 's blog I speak English and I am from India

no offence, but the accent people from India have is quite difficult for Chinese people to understand. My students were in dread of getting the Indian IELTS examiner because to them her accent was incomprehensible. However, i agree that students should be exposed to the range of accents English is spoken with as it ... Full Comment>>