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Feb 23, 2014 10:40

Around China : sorrel commented on news Heavy Smog Likely to Last a Week in Northern China: Yellow Warning Issued

the warning has gone up to 'orange' now Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 22, 2014 23:10

Articles : sorrel commented on news The 10 Commandments of Bargain Hunting in China

this is what i do. for the things i HAVE to buy in China, where these is no marked price, i bring a Chinese friend. I point out the item i want to buy (discretely) and let them make the purchase with my money, having agreed on an upper limit based on research. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 22, 2014 23:06

Around China : sorrel commented on news 15 Chinese Tourists Kicked Off Flight From Thailand For Violent Fight

I have to take many internal flights in China for work. Most of the passengers buy a cart load of duty-free. As you know, the amount of space in the over-head locker is limited: enough for 1 piece of hand-luggage per passenger, so the initial jostling seems to be for this limited space, especially above/near their ... Full Comment>>

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Feb 15, 2014 20:58

Around China : sorrel commented on news Saipan, Chinese Women’s New Destination for “Birth Tourism”

would there families not be caught out if the baby was a second child ??? There was the previous article about the University professor who's 2nd child was born in the US. But then with the Guanxi and money, anything is allowed Full Comment>>

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Feb 15, 2014 06:10

Articles : sorrel commented on news Invasions of Privacy! Explaining the Issue of Personal Space in China

I have had the contents of my bag examined in class - without my permission. I leave my bag closed at my desk. Also, personal items in my apartment closely examined by local guests. Granted, these items have been in the living room, but tidied away from general places. I know a certain amount of scrutiny would be ... Full Comment>>

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Feb 11, 2014 21:36

Around China : sorrel commented on news Police Put a Stop to Sanya’s Nudist Beach

question: Will the police take photo's BEFORE they arrest the nudists or after ?? Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 11, 2014 21:26

Around China : sorrel commented on news Man Takes Photo of Traffic Accident Before Helping

it is sad that the only person who went to that woman's aid felt the need to protect himself by taking pictures first to prove he was not involved. clearly no-one else thought of taking pictures of the man who caused the accident, as they were too busy looking. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Feb 10, 2014 03:20

Articles : sorrel commented on news The Stigma of Mental Illness in China: Past, Present and Future

Though i don't pretend to be a doctor of any sort, i have met many students who show signs of depression, a quite common and accepted problem in many countries. For many it can be a passing phase, but for some it can be serious. Most of the students don't recognise let alone acknowledge what it is, for fear of the ... Full Comment>>

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Feb 09, 2014 19:48

Around China : sorrel commented on news Foreign Women in Shanghai Slaps Young Boy, Sentenced to 10 Day Detention

as this incident took place in an airport, i imagine there would be CCTV footage of it, to confirm one way or the other what happened. Why has this not been mentioned? Full Comment>>

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Feb 06, 2014 19:24

Articles : sorrel commented on news Love and Unavoidable Conflict When Chinese Women and American Men Date

i'd say obsessive cleanliness is not a big issue when compared to constant 'sa jiao' or the MIL moving in Full Comment>>

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Feb 06, 2014 12:27

Blogs : sorrel commented on Coffaholic 's blog The Staring Games: Chinese Child Vs. The Adult Foreigner

I had a discussion on cultural differences with a Post-grad class, and staring came up. I said how aggressive this can be, and demonstrated this. I stared at a student and after all initially laughing, i could see how uncomfortable the student got. This opened up a very interesting discussion on unconscious cultural ... Full Comment>>

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Feb 01, 2014 15:16

Articles : sorrel commented on news Love and Unavoidable Conflict When Chinese Women and American Men Date

This is the part where i offend Chinese readers on this site. In my few years living and working in China i have observed that failure to communicate is a big problem with many Chinese people. "you think too much" is a common response when faced with a situation that requires talking and reflection. "compromise" is ... Full Comment>>

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Jan 27, 2014 02:25

Blogs : sorrel commented on coineineagh 's blog I Do Love China

I might on occasion complain about things in China, but i also complain even more about my home country. I can not be blind about what is wrong about a place and not want to do something about it. I agree there are positive things about China and i am happy to talk about them, but also negative things. It is ... Full Comment>>

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Jan 27, 2014 01:42

Around China : sorrel commented on news One Child Policy: What If One Child is Born Outside of China?

Hong Kong maternity hospitals and residents are complaining that many rich Chinese are using this loop-hole to have second and third children, and blocking up their hospitals for locals. While i agree the control of fertility is wrong, the fact that the wealthy are once again buying their way out is typical of the ... Full Comment>>

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Jan 24, 2014 04:39

Blogs : sorrel commented on hadleyj09 's blog 5 Things I Have Learned In China

Being humble: hmm. i find simple courtesy is better than false humility. I would not act in a way that is not in character, and false humility is just that: false. Sharing: I come from a country where sharing is the norm and taking more than your share is discouraged from an early age, so this is where i have to ... Full Comment>>

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Jan 17, 2014 13:43

Articles : sorrel commented on news Disciplining China: Positive Reinforcement is Only for Officials, Not Children

students i have met vary from the over-indulged, self absorbed narcissists to those who have had their spirits broken by 'traditional' parents. The fact that many children are raised mostly by their grand-parents (and all that that implies), means that it will be a while before there is a balanced approach to ... Full Comment>>

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Dec 23, 2013 08:23

Articles : sorrel commented on news Coming in from the Cold: Dealing with Winter in China

There are great winter clothes available here in China at reasonable prices. It's not rocket science to find them for sale Full Comment>>

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Dec 22, 2013 11:33

Articles : sorrel commented on news No Oven in China? Try These 5 Non-Oven Recipes

the only foreigners i know who cook food from their home countries are those who have invested heavily in their kitchen - they are not teachers. i would be hard pressed to source the equipment and ingredients for the recipes without having to resort to the internet, and then there is the whole issue of waiting for ... Full Comment>>

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Dec 06, 2013 09:56

Articles : sorrel commented on news Conversations With “Leftover” Men and Women at China’s Singles Events

maybe because the single women are all looking for an unattinable ideal, rather than seeing the potentially good husbands with lower incomes. Full Comment>>

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Nov 16, 2013 01:45

Blogs : sorrel commented on murphy903 's blog Western Education vs. Eastern Education

The reason for a 100% success rate is due to two things: Cheating in exams, and the fact that the teachers contract renewal is based on student pass rates. Most students I have encountered do the bare minimum work to pass, or they 'study' very hard without absorbing and processing the information they get. It is ... Full Comment>>

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Nov 03, 2013 13:30

Blogs : sorrel commented on Sinobear 's blog TV Commercials that Drive Me Over the Edge!!!

I agree - some of the commercials defy logic. What I can't understand is the number of commercials on both TV and buses in Changsha for fertility clinics, throughout the day....... Full Comment>>

sorrel

Nov 02, 2013 20:11

Blogs : sorrel commented on WaqaMalik 's blog Chinese Workers Salary

the difference between the local and ex-pat salaries is large and is a source of resentment, especially as some ex-pat's are not only unqualified, but also a few are unfit for the job (I am referring to teachers). Unfortunately some schools are desperate for a foreign face in order to attract students, they don't ... Full Comment>>

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Oct 22, 2013 20:26

Around China : sorrel commented on news Shanxi Child Prodigy Enrolls into Tsinghua University; Mother Says he’s Not Special

Many 'gifted' children probably also have VERY poor social skills as well, and this in a country not known for the good social skills. Full Comment>>

sorrel

Oct 07, 2013 21:07

Articles : sorrel commented on news Top 8 Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane

the lovely parks that have messages broadcasting out of fake stones Full Comment>>

sorrel

Oct 04, 2013 09:35

Around China : sorrel commented on news 19 Year-Old University Student Under Fire for Posting Photos of Abortion Online

it is sad to think abortion is used as a form of contraception. Education is what is really needed. Full Comment>>