sorrel

Jun 08, 2014 12:42

Blogs : sorrel commented on IslandBoy77 's blog First Interview: Aftermath

Confused by your interview? Even if/when you are successful, and you arrive to work with optimism and the best intentions, prepare to be even more confused. Good luck! Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 08, 2014 12:39

Articles : sorrel commented on news 5 Beautiful Places in China Ruined by Tourism

When on holiday I follow the saying "take nothing but photo's. Leave nothing but footprints" Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 08, 2014 12:36

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

how do you assess the psychic ability of a panda cub? Have they a proven track record? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Jun 06, 2014 20:38

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog China is NOT a bad place to be (RANT)

I have found that when I ask questions to overcome cultural related problems, as I am willing to adapt to local conditions, I am met with a blanket: "you don't understand" and a refusal to explain more. This is VERY frustrating as I struggle to understand. To say that "a lot of foreign people in China that complain ... Full Comment>>

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May 28, 2014 08:00

Around China : sorrel commented on news Zhongshan Golden Bride Wears Her Weight in Gold

those from 'foreignerland'. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 28, 2014 07:59

Articles : sorrel commented on news Funerals in China: From the Hospital Morgue to the Crematorium

Interesting to learn more about such customs. BUT the idea of funeral directors harassing the family of the recently deceased for business shows how much more important money is than respect for the bereaved. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 28, 2014 00:20

Around China : sorrel commented on news Foreigner in Qingdao Clearing Litter Earns Praise from Netizens

they laugh at our foolishness for taking care of our own rubbish because there are 'people whose job it is to do this'. People don't learn to pick up after themselves because from an early age (and i see this regularly), grandparents run after children either picking their rubbish up or just kicking it to one side. ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 25, 2014 00:44

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog China: Life Is Great Here

before you sign a contract, make sure EVERYTHING is spelled out clearly: hours, salary, accommodation (ask for photo's), responsibilities, what is included in the package (utilities and internet are usually included). If your questions are deflected or dismissed, persist until EVERYTHING is clearly written, in ... Full Comment>>

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May 21, 2014 08:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news Plumber in Pink, Fluffy Lingerie ‘Romantically’ Proposes to Girlfriend

what kind of woman would humiliate a guy like that? He's whipped, that's for sure. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 20, 2014 12:07

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog China is NOT a bad place to be (RANT)

Posters don't 'constantly' moan about China. Many have been here for years and are married to local women and adapt to certain aspects of life here. But BCD's happen and better to do it here in an forum, than in real life. Most of these people - as 'carlstar' above points out, actually care enough to want to improve ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 19, 2014 21:35

Articles : sorrel commented on news Chinese Men, Western Women: Differences in the Dating Game

Use for what? Are you just looking to score with a foreign girl, because none of these work to any girl with half a brain. A guy who has to put on an act clearly lacks confidence, which is not attractive AT ALL. each girl will find different things attractive so there is no formula. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 19, 2014 12:23

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog China is NOT a bad place to be (RANT)

for all the complaints, there are many positives that keep people here. However you can not blind yourself to the problems and frustrations of dealing with the simplest things. For most it is an accumulation of patterns repeating themselves: I might focus on the positives, but the repeated disrespect of the most ... Full Comment>>

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May 14, 2014 22:53

Articles : sorrel commented on news Chinese Men, Western Women: Differences in the Dating Game

Cross-cultural relationships are about communication, negotiation and compromise. Most foreign women would be willing to compromise to some degree. But when you are up against someone who won't, or dismiss your concerns and refuse to communicate by saying 'you think too much', it becomes too much like hard work for ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 13, 2014 08:01

Articles : sorrel commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

Lol. what the 'guest' failed to realise was that once he replied to me, he/she was identified. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 09, 2014 10:23

Blogs : sorrel commented on adb2014 's blog Put Up Your Chopsticks!

Don't feel you have to compromise your own manners to fit in. Even after 3 years i still don't spit bones. Full Comment>>

sorrel

May 05, 2014 09:29

Articles : sorrel commented on news More than Just the Giant Panda: Animals Endemic to China Near Extinction

As long as animals are seen as a form of profit for someone, they will be hunted and killed. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 17, 2014 17:33

Articles : sorrel commented on news China’s Godfather of Sexology Says Prostitution in China is Voluntary

this appears to be trying to normalise prostitution. Due to the great imbalance of the one-child policy there are millions of men who will never have a wife. What to do but tell women that all they are good for is working in the sex industry if they want easy financial rewards. This will undermine any notions of ... Full Comment>>

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Apr 15, 2014 21:09

Around China : sorrel commented on news French Customs Seize 2.4 Million Boxes Labeled ‘Chinese Tea’, Contain Fake Medication

a former student now working in a sales company asked me for some advice about selling his company's products in Europe. i pointed out to him the necessity of the customer having the correct import licence. He then asked me about my home country. I told him that his company's products were all illegal in my home ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 15, 2014 01:05

Articles : sorrel commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

http://www.echinacities.com/news/Gay-Man-Fakes-Marriage-and-Buys-Baby-Online-to-Hide-his-Sexuality-From-Parents i noticed you gave up responding when the comments got too tough. It appears that MOST of the babies stolen are for the domestic market. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 14, 2014 13:25

Articles : sorrel commented on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner

a bit harsh, but i would say there is an element of truth. But many of the ESL teachers i have met here, especially at public schools, are professional and dedicated teachers, not skirt-chasers. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 14, 2014 12:18

Articles : sorrel commented on news Survival of the Fittest: The Difficulties of Finding a Job as a Foreigner

In my previous life, my company decided they would save money by out-sourcing to China, and therefore save money. The reality was further than the truth. The work had to be checked more than twice and re-sent to be completed correctly, and deadlines were missed, thus costing more in the long-run. The company then ... Full Comment>>

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Apr 13, 2014 09:33

Around China : sorrel commented on news Woman Knocks Over Old Man, Refuses to Apologize Because of ‘Special Status’

having a position of authority should mean that you behave in a manner worthy of respect. Respect is not something that you automatically get, it has to be earned. How can you respect anyone who believes someone who thinks it is ok to run over people ? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 09, 2014 08:27

Articles : sorrel commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

5000 years of 'civilisation' and people still spit in public, shove each other in 'queues' and film people involved in accidents to post on weibo rather than actually help. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 07, 2014 23:58

Articles : sorrel commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

as a Chinese man, do you really know what most girls want? If you are talking about preferences, most women prefer men who have not had multiple partners. Oh, sorry, i forgot. This is not about 'foreign' ideas of equality so a woman's preference is not relevant. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 07, 2014 23:01

Articles : sorrel commented on news Silent Agreement: The Four Unwritten Rules of Courtship in China

i have been trying to understand your meaning: can you please explain exactly what the 'Chinese understanding of gender equality' is? Full Comment>>