sorrel

Apr 06, 2014 12:14

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

i think you will find the instance of mother's killing babies quite rare in european countries, and are pursued vigorously by the law. Whereas baby-stealing is not rare in China. Shall i also refer you to the baby-hatch recently shut down in Guangzhou due to the number of babies being abandoned? I don't think you ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 06, 2014 00:12

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

http://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-nurse-arrested-for-selling-babies-2014-1 most children bought and sold within China remain within China. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 04, 2014 23:54

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

http://www.echinacities.com/news/Kidnapped-Yunnan-Woman-Reunited-with-Family-After-20-Years. Children are treated like property here, to be bought and sold. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 03, 2014 12:43

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

so are you saying that the domestic violence endemic within chinese society is ok because i am foreign and i don't understand? How is this or the mistreatment of women and children not a bad thing for ANY society? I have witnessed the casual violence regularly and you suggest i should accept this? Until women are ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 02, 2014 11:29

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

"we Chinese have our own way of doing things. And we are doing just fiiine" So you mean that domestic violence is fine, and because anyone who is a foreigner objects to this, we are bad people ? Also, most foreigners don't accept the demands of girls for a house and car prior to marriage as ok. Likewise a man asking ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Apr 01, 2014 05:39

Around China : sorrel commented on news 600 Wenzhou Residents spend 260,000 RMB on Speaker to Repel Dancing Ladies

very logical. Prevent old-lady gangs from playing their loud music while they dance by blasting even louder music. Probably ****ing even more people off. This will probably result in the old ladies just changing their dance routine to fit the new music. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 30, 2014 21:06

Around China : sorrel commented on news Unemployed University Graduate Uses English Skills to Scam Foreign Men

to be honest, any drunk man who picks up women in a bar is asking for trouble Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 25, 2014 21:42

Around China : sorrel commented on news Giant Salamander Corpse Found In Hebei Reservoir

i'm sure it made someone a nice meal Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 24, 2014 09:30

Articles : sorrel commented on news Money and Affection: Understanding the Financial Motives Behind Chinese Relationships

my answer is both serious and a joke. A joke because we have all heard this answer. Serious, because when i ask for a further explanation of 'chinese culture', all i get is silence. It is seen as a justification for any bizzare action. M Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 24, 2014 07:40

Articles : sorrel commented on news “Naked Resignation”: Following Your Feet Out The Office

While many young Chinese professionals might resign their jobs to travel, their options would be greatly limited by the fact that many destinations outside of China will refuse to grant them visa's due to their financial status. Single young Chinese would face greater scrutiny from prospective destination countries ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 22, 2014 07:35

Articles : sorrel commented on news Money and Affection: Understanding the Financial Motives Behind Chinese Relationships

"You don't understand chinese culture." Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 20, 2014 12:33

Articles : sorrel commented on news A Bar Too High: Marriage Survey Shows Women Have Higher Standards Than Men

a marriage partner requires a bit more than the fact he is good-looking, 1.8 m., speaks English and has a good job. What you say are all superficial things. Credit foreign women with a bit more depth of character. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 20, 2014 12:29

Articles : sorrel commented on news A Bar Too High: Marriage Survey Shows Women Have Higher Standards Than Men

there's a disaster waiting to happen. i would give that marriage about 6 months after the baby is born and the MIL has moved in. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 18, 2014 04:36

Blogs : sorrel commented on sethbarham.esl 's blog I Can't Get Past the Driving

When talking about Chinese driving, i also include parking. As far as i can see, parking your vehicle is acceptable ANYWHERE. If there is a free space, there is a car or bike parked there. The number if times trying to cross the road has been changed into a game of chance by the cars parked on corners, thus blocking ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 15, 2014 22:28

(Shanghai) In Pulse : sorrel commented on news The Third International Dog Show Being Held in Shanghai March 13-16

Will this be followed by the "Third International Cookery Competition" ? ;o) Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 14, 2014 07:21

Blogs : sorrel commented on Neha.p 's blog What it means to be a foreigner in China.

I continually come across people here who tell me 'facts' about my home country that make me laugh out loud. they say it with such assurance that when i correct them, they refuse to believe me: "but i read it on the internet......" Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 13, 2014 19:52

Around China : sorrel commented on news Wuhan Primary School Customizes Desks to Combat Nearsightedness in Children

myopia can be a hereditary condition, so all this will do is make it worse. It can also be caused/increased by poor lighting, over-use of electronic equipment and the small print in the books used: (my local friends tell me the print can be very small) and poor diet. This sort of thing on a desk is unhelpful for ... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 11, 2014 08:29

Articles : sorrel commented on news Problems Facing the Development of China’s Ecotourism Industry

Due to the volume of tourists in China, education is the key. Even in parks maintained by teams of gardeners, litter is everywhere. The same for more the few national parks i have visited. Litter is dropped regardless. It is sad to see the ever-dwindling undeveloped parts of the country being destroyed by ignorance. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 09, 2014 08:22

Around China : sorrel commented on news ‘Gray March’ Begins in Abortion Clinics Around China

it's depressing that abortion seems to be a more socially acceptable solution than responsible sex education and contraception. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 03, 2014 12:43

Around China : sorrel commented on news Two Local Men Climb Shanghai’s Tallest Building, Local Authority Fail

i worked professionally using Photoshop for 5 years prior to working in China. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Mar 02, 2014 13:46

Around China : sorrel commented on news Two Local Men Climb Shanghai’s Tallest Building, Local Authority Fail

poor Photoshopping. He is 'sitting' on air Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 28, 2014 21:48

Articles : sorrel commented on news Those Left Behind: China’s Deserted Villages

sadly without their parents around, these are children vunerable to abuse from the adults who remain behind in the villages. no matter how well intentioned the teachers are, they are no substitute for parents. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 25, 2014 19:08

Around China : sorrel commented on news Peking University Statues Get Masks for Current Airpocalypse

knowing their luck - the students will be punished by the staff. And what is worse, there will probably be students who aid in identification. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 25, 2014 08:22

Blogs : sorrel commented on murphy903 's blog 8 Bits Of Advice For Foreign Teachers

the last word i would use to describe China is 'communist'. This implies that the state takes care of the people, especially the poorest. Whereas the reality is that China is literally a 'dog eat dog' country. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 24, 2014 19:43

Around China : sorrel commented on news Family Pays Nanny Ten Years Salary in Advance, Give her 300,000 RMB

they got a bargain. 300,000 for 10 years is 2,500 a month. This does not take into account the increases in costs over that time. By the end of the 10 years the poor woman will feel conned. Full Comment>>