Robk

Apr 09, 2015 00:11

Articles : Robk commented on news Survey: 45% of Shanghai Couples Date Less Than 1 Year Before Marriage

Divorces has gone up dramatically. Most Chinese couple would stay together for face in the past... (and have separate lovers). But now, tons of young people are getting a divorce... perhaps China should start teaching some social skills at school and letting kids date in high school rather than punishing their ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 09, 2015 00:06

Around China : Robk commented on news 30 Taxi Drivers Drink Pesticide in Beijing Protest

I spoke with a taxi driver in Xian. He mentioned that about 5-6 years ago... the government took over the taxi industry and demanded the drivers pay like 40% of their salary (apparently they were making decent money). The taxi driver I spoke to said he was pulling in 14k RMB (keep in mind this is working 12 hours a ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 09, 2015 00:02

Around China : Robk commented on news Large Number of Civil Servants Want A New Job

Can't pay of those new apartments, Audis/Benz/BMWs without that incoming bribe money. 4000-5000 RMB per month just won't hack it... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 08, 2015 10:04

Blogs : Robk commented on SNMandarin 's blog Why do Chinese call us "Lǎowài老外 ”?

Yeah, I saw your comment. Some of mine were deleted as well. I didn't think the comment warranted deletion. Adults visit this site, not kids... they can judge for themselves. If they keep this up, this website will become like Ordos in Inner Mongolia. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 08, 2015 00:20

Around China : Robk commented on news Drunk, Jealous Ex Tries to Report Former Girlfriend for Prostitution

I agree. From my personal experience, CCP members do exploit society the most and they do use hookers, KTV girls while having a xiao san on the side. The wife is usually left alone after they have the required male child. As usual, everything in China is based on presentation and no substance. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 08, 2015 00:16

Around China : Robk commented on news Changsha Cheater Exposed When 17 Girlfriends Rush to His Hospital Bed

We do? Being forced to respect someone is not respect at all. It's intimidating and bullying. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 07, 2015 18:16

Around China : Robk commented on news Drunk, Jealous Ex Tries to Report Former Girlfriend for Prostitution

I agree. While it may not be considered decent, China doesn't really have any strong dominant religion to instantly condemn it. It would certainly do a lot to harmonize China but I fear the police would appear more useless than they do now... no more prostitution raids filling the papers showing how brave and noble ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 07, 2015 15:52

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

Yeah, my wife's brother is a house slave, so is his father for that matter... I have seen the number of vehicles on the road go up like 20 fold in the past eight years... I doubt everybody just amazingly got richer since the average salary in these parts is only 2k RMB. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 07, 2015 09:44

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

I guess if we wanted to really get technically correct, America is actually two continents or land masses (North & South America). Right? Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 07, 2015 09:35

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

I read the first few and I was like... okay... maybe... Then I kept going and I was like, "Nope... not way!" Tons of Chinese have credit card debt currently. This is where the terms "house slave" and "car slave" came from. Bathing and bank accounts is more of a personal preference... look up the term "joint ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 06, 2015 21:53

Blogs : Robk commented on hadleyj09 's blog Being Black in China...yup

To be truthful, a lot of black guys that come from the U.S. fit in well with the white crowd. Quite a few Africans too but most of them keep their own African group and sort of section themselves off. I guess it is mostly because places like Europe, North America, Oceania etc. have cultures that are strongly ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 06, 2015 21:44

Blogs : Robk commented on SNMandarin 's blog Why do Chinese call us "Lǎowài老外 ”?

It's not an offensive term so much as an ignorant term (really depends on the tone and body language used). Calling anyone an "old outsider" constantly is never going to gain their affection. You are constantly reminding them that they are not in the "inner-circle" or belong. This has been addressed many times on ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 06, 2015 02:04

Articles : Robk commented on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China

Decent article and most of it is true. Where I live, everyone (Chinese and foreigners) expects that I am an English teacher (and I used to be one), but when I tell them I am not... They (normally Chinese) act like I won the lottery or did something amazing. Being an ESL teacher is an easy job, being a good ESL ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 20:02

Around China : Robk commented on news 41 Chinese Scholarly Articles Revoked by UK Publishing Group

revoked 43 papers, 41 of which were by Chinese authors "“This does not represent a general problem with Chinese articles..." I would say it does, but I am not a doctor. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 12:12

Articles : Robk commented on news Beijing Defendant Skips Court, Plaintiff’s Beautiful Wife Lures Him Back

Why is it that so many Chinese can be so creative when they con, steal and lie.. but when you ask them "Why?" they give you a blank look and answer with the all too infamous reply? Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 12:08

Around China : Robk commented on news New Laws: Crackdowns on Foreign TV Shows and Overcrowded Tourist Sites

More boring and lame laws... China seems more and more like 1984 since the new government took over. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 12:03

Around China : Robk commented on news Show Me the Money: Chinese Investors Now Can Pay $200,000 for Citizenship in Dominica

Well, Dominica is going to turn into Sanya #2 in a few years. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 12:00

Around China : Robk commented on news 2 Killed and 5 Injured in Shanghai Bar Fight Between Rival Gangs

Yes, I meant that most likely they had metal detectors and the security didn't care... or that not having metal detectors wouldn't have made a difference. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 02, 2015 11:58

Around China : Robk commented on news What Causes Pollution in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou? Government Ministry Releases Report With Answers

Oh man... not surprising... yet entirely embarrassing to the human race. If they give me a million+ yuan, I can probably come up with a better report with solutions than this... I bet many of you could too. Just embarrassing. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 31, 2015 20:15

Around China : Robk commented on news Beijing to Restrict Even and Odd License Plates Based on Pollution Forecast

Amusing... so when you think of it... companies can still sell cars, governments still get their fees and taxes but the people can't drive their cars on certain days because the government can't handle the issue. Why not just restrict car sales? Limit license distribution? Enact a law that states on certain days of ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 31, 2015 20:10

Around China : Robk commented on news Chinese Tourists Do Not Want to Visit Hong Kong

I am pretty sure Hong Kong people don't want Chinese mainlander tourists. So mission accomplished. To be honest... I don't think any place really likes Chinese tourists... they are loud, poorly-mannered and treat each destination like it should automatically accommodate them yet their favorite phrase to tell a ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 31, 2015 20:06

Around China : Robk commented on news 2 Killed and 5 Injured in Shanghai Bar Fight Between Rival Gangs

I thought all clubs had metal detectors pretty much in China... Security was probably too afraid to not let them pass even if the detectors went off. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 31, 2015 20:03

Around China : Robk commented on news Xinjiang Uighur Man and Wife Jailed for Growing Beard, Wearing Burka

Isn't wearing a Burka part of the Islamic religion? Extremists will use these bans to further fuel their cause even further... Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 30, 2015 23:43

Around China : Robk commented on news Elon Musk: I Was Screwed Over By Chinese Customers

Isn't this how Mao got screwed over as well (except in export rather than import)? They reported high steel and rice production and then he found out that his subordinates had lied... So he shipped the rice anyway to avoid losing face and millions paid for it. Full Comment>>

Robk

Mar 30, 2015 23:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Hero Beijing Student Blocks Car from Bike Lane in Viral Video

The youth of China saving it from its disgraceful elders. Yup, I saw that coming. Full Comment>>