Robk

Jan 26, 2015 20:31

Around China : Robk commented on news Doctor and Friend of Patient Fall 15 Floors down Elevator Shaft During Tussle, Both Dead

They "smashed through" an elevator door? Either the Incredible Hulk got involved in this fight or someone should be checking into the quality of these "elevator doors". Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 23, 2015 18:27

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Accepts Lottery Prize Wearing Mask to Hide Identity from Family

I would do the same thing. In China, if everyone knows you got money... you won't have it for very long at all. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 23, 2015 18:24

Around China : Robk commented on news Man Visited by Monkey he Saved 4 Years Ago

That's a great story. A nice break from people acting a fool on planes and joining terrorist groups. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 22, 2015 20:44

Around China : Robk commented on news Convict Runs Con from Jail Cell Blackmails Police Officer’s Wife for Sex

There is so much stupidy in one story that it HAS to be true for China. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 22, 2015 12:27

Blogs : Robk commented on roroneill 's blog First day in China

I hate to be the one to tell you this but from the sounds of your situation, things will only get worse from here... overall I mean. There will be happy and interesting little moments inbetween, which makes it easier (and sharing your problems with other expats). Chinese, how to put this nicely, reframe from using ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 21, 2015 01:10

Articles : Robk commented on news My Chinese Spouse: Love Has No Borders

What in the world are you talking about? I think your problems are just that... YOUR problems. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 21, 2015 01:08

Articles : Robk commented on news My Chinese Spouse: Love Has No Borders

This is a decent article. A lot of it is very true and foreigners are given a free pass in terms of many things that would not be applied to Chinese men. We also have a whole new set of problems and difficulties to adjust to but having a nice, kind Chinese wife certainly makes the whole process easier. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 20, 2015 14:10

Articles : Robk commented on news China's Bad Air Scaring Away Foreign Tourists

Well, now that officials are being brought back from Western countries and not allowed to just jump ship when they crap in the bed... MAYBE they will start thinking about a greener and less corrupted China for the sake of their grandchildren. People start to thinking differently when they realize they HAVE to live ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 18, 2015 15:54

Around China : Robk commented on news Fail: ‘Apple Man’ Caught Smuggling 94 iPhones Strapped to Body Mocked by Netizens

lol... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 18, 2015 15:53

Around China : Robk commented on news "Better Than Nothing”:British Foreign Office Accepts Beijing Hong Kong Reforms

Better than nothing... that's the kind of guy you want as a leader... What a douche. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 15, 2015 10:39

Around China : Robk commented on news More Passengers Behaving Badly: Chongqing Passenger Opens Airplane Safety Door

Well, just the other day I was taking the speed train and was waiting to get on the train. I was first in the line and obviously waiting for the people to get off the train first before I could get on. I noticed the people behind me fighting their animalistic nature to charge on the train into the people getting ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 15, 2015 10:31

Around China : Robk commented on news More Passengers Behaving Badly: Chongqing Passenger Opens Airplane Safety Door

That's true. It does just say exit. Of course the stewardess is suppose to explain it is only for emergencies and there are pamphlets in every chair... But we are talking about Chinese people here. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 15, 2015 10:29

Around China : Robk commented on news Photos of Scruffy ‘Beggar’ Buying iPhone 6 Go Viral

A supposed "beggar" came in and did NOT buy an iPhone6 because he DIDN'T have enough money. Wow... that's really newsworthy. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 15, 2015 10:26

Around China : Robk commented on news Good Samaritan Jumps into River to Save Naked Girl: No One Helps Him Out

Well, I wouldn't expect a "Thank you". The girl is obviously traumatized by some kind of ordeal or just wants to die. A person in both of these situations won't just quickly thank someone for helping them because they don't know what they are doing or they WANT to die. Good guy but don't expect gratitude. As for the ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 14, 2015 22:37

Blogs : Robk commented on hadleyj09 's blog Traveling and What it Means to Me

Not a bad post, as usually you try to bring an uplifting feel. I would agree with traveling as it has simply no equal. The memory and experience to travel is probably the most exciting and worthwhile experience anyone can do besides accomplishing personal goals. In this day and age, there is no excuse to be stuck ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 14, 2015 22:33

Blogs : Robk commented on hadleyj09 's blog Traveling and What it Means to Me

That's not true at all. Black people in my city are very warmly welcomed and the initial Chinese-distance barrier is very quick to collapse if you are polite and can speak some Chinese. At first they may look at you like this or that but that's just their defence because many of them are very insecure. It is really ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 14, 2015 17:04

Articles : Robk commented on news No Car, No House, No Problem? The Ups and Downs of Transnational Marriages in China

@laowaigentleman - I agree but a lot can change in 70 years (which is the lease). I doubt the government will just say... "Okay everyone! Hand in your homes!". More than likely, they will offer up some kind of compensation or allow you to extend it. Taking away everyone's homes without compensation is huge grounds ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 14, 2015 17:04

Articles : Robk commented on news No Car, No House, No Problem? The Ups and Downs of Transnational Marriages in China

@laowaigentleman - I agree but a lot can change in 70 years (which is the lease). I doubt the government will just say... "Okay everyone! Hand in your homes!". More than likely, they will offer up some kind of compensation or allow you to extend it. Taking away everyone's homes without compensation is huge grounds ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 14, 2015 00:07

Around China : Robk commented on news Reason No. 847 Why You Should Never Mess with an Ayi

She shouldn't have done that... well she should have (for the revenge part)... but now her family is probably going to get investigated and thrown in a re-education camp for corruption. 200 million RMB? That seems legit. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 13, 2015 19:49

Articles : Robk commented on news No Car, No House, No Problem? The Ups and Downs of Transnational Marriages in China

I wouldn't call myself "financially illterate". I just prefer to ride/drive my own vehicles. Live in my own house and spend my time to the best it can be anywhere. I can always ship the car off to my home country and rent out/sell my apartment here in China... so meh. Finanaces are not a concern to me, I would glady ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 12, 2015 12:40

Articles : Robk commented on news Most Common English Teaching Job Scams in China: What to Avoid

I am not too certain. But I also think the English teachers are treated with more respect in said countries and not so much a dancing clown. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 11, 2015 02:47

Around China : Robk commented on news No More Models for Shanghai Car Shows

@laowaigentleman Well he is doing something right. He admitted before to being an ESL teacher with different ambitions in mind. This suggests he build himself up to a place more through self-drive than connections or being born with a silver spoon. I can respect that type of person, no matter how poor their spelling ... Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 10, 2015 02:35

Around China : Robk commented on news No More Models for Shanghai Car Shows

Now why are you going to go and hate on high-performance luxury German cars? Audi is doing something right if they are managing to beat out BMW and Mercedes Benz in a lot of competitions. Nothing wrong with owning a nice car and feeling good about it. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 09, 2015 13:51

Around China : Robk commented on news High School Girls Harass Fellow Students to Sell Virginity to Officials

Looks like the Great Lader Mao set an awesome example to his people... Yeah, his doctor write about what he liked to do in his spare time. Full Comment>>

Robk

Jan 07, 2015 19:36

Articles : Robk commented on news How to Survive the Annual Chinese New Year Gifting

My father-in-law doesn't smoke or drink... I am stumped on this one. I don't want to give him a hongbao because he owes me money (helped him marry off my brother-in-law) but I should get him something for respect. Full Comment>>