Robk

May 29, 2014 21:57

Around China : Robk commented on news Van Intercepted Smuggling Human Placenta from Over 200 People

Barbaric... Couldn't they just eat a lot of nuts instead? Of course NOT, that would make too much sense! Full Comment>>

Robk

May 29, 2014 18:47

Blogs : Robk commented on hadleyj09 's blog Food / Drinks in China (Love, Like & ehhhhh....) :)

Well pretty, much agree with your list. Although I like various kinds of Baijiu. Such as Fenjiu, but some are horrible! Like one I tried with my buddies, it was actually like sweet baijiu... really bad. Some of my favorite foods: Shao kao - or BBQ Huo guo - Hot pot (like you mentioned, sometimes spicy but if ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 28, 2014 21:52

Around China : Robk commented on news Foreigners Fined for Jaywalking and Cheekiness to Police Officer

Well, I am sure part of the reason why they stopped them was because they were foreigners. But the foreigners had two choices here: 1) Make asses of themselves, put on a staring show and disrespect the ATTEMPT at law enforcement or 2) Decide it is good the police are ACTUALLY doing their job, walk back and use their ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 23, 2014 17:07

Around China : Robk commented on news Putin’s Creepy Stare Gets Chinese Media Attention

Yeah, that's what I think. I always say thank you to the servers and try to be polite too. Funny how Chinese always try to turn things into, "everyone else is weird not us!" My friend was starting up a restaurant in China and went to a market to buy some industrial type kitchen equipment. He was looking at one with ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 22, 2014 18:43

Around China : Robk commented on news Bomb Blast in Urumqi at 08:00 on May 22

If you are going to make a statement... WHY on Earth would you take out a bunch of old people selling fruits and vegetables? If you wanted sympathy, understanding or to educate the masses of your oppression why would you take out the poorest people to make that statement? Complete idiots. I am with China on this... ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 22, 2014 18:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Putin’s Creepy Stare Gets Chinese Media Attention

He's human. When human's see beautiful things, they like to look at them. So what? It's not like he grabbed her ass or something... Sometimes it is good to know these guys are just human and not the things the media tries to build them up to be... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 22, 2014 18:37

Around China : Robk commented on news 8 People Die in Brawl over Mirror Superstition

I agree proven as obviously he was not the one that was sliced up and they were. So I guess the whole "deflecting bad luck" thing was wrong... 8 people dead because of a mirror... why wouldn't he just throw a rock at the mirror? Cause of 7 years of bad luck? Dumb. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 21, 2014 17:38

Articles : Robk commented on news Expats in China: How Valuable Are They to Employers?

Exactly, Hard truth, people don't like it but that's why it is not called the "Easy" truth. The old days of China hiring foreigners because of a cultural idiocy (white face = successful company) is over. Time to break out the resume and references. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 21, 2014 17:36

Articles : Robk commented on news Expats in China: How Valuable Are They to Employers?

Companies are looking more for active qualifications to passive ones. Passive qualifications are like things like, I have traveled to that country, I am very creative, organized, punctual, good cultural knowledge, I know Chinese people well... blah blah blah... nobody really cares. Active qualifications are like, I ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 20, 2014 23:27

Around China : Robk commented on news Chinese Army Flocks to Vietnamese Border in Diplomatic Muscle Flex

LoL... if America couldn't beat Vietnam with the help of Australians and others... what chance does China think it has? Get out of their waters China, stop being an idiot. Your people will suffer from your poor decisions. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 20, 2014 23:20

Around China : Robk commented on news Hunan Farmers Dress up as UN Officials to Bust Cousin out of Jail

Hahahaha.... ridiculous. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 19, 2014 23:12

Blogs : Robk commented on IslandBoy77 's blog Journey to China and a new life

Ah, that feeling of adventure and new horizons! I remember it well when I first came to China eight years ago and it is without a doubt one of the most exciting and life transforming things you can do. I am sure you will find a good job and adjust well. You can't really prepare yourself for China, you just have to ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 19, 2014 23:06

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

China isn't a horrible place at all... but it does grow tiresome and you will find yourself wanting to leave for a while in a year or so. Perhaps not permanently but certainly to recharge your batteries. I will 1005 agree with you that the financial freedom is great. It gave me to time to sort myself out and create ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 16, 2014 01:32

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

Isn't this post pretty much the same as the last one? Your points on the good things of China are valid. But I don't think it helps new foreigners to China to focus only on the good and not on the bad. You should paint them a balanced view but you can't because you haven't been here quite long enough. Give it a few ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 13, 2014 18:57

Around China : Robk commented on news China’s Hongqi L5 Comparable to Rolls-Royce and Volvo Luxury Cars

I don't think so, just because somebody says "it is on par with Rolls Royce and Volvo" doesn't mean a thing. A car has to prove itself before making those claims. Besides, Chinese seem more obsessed with well-know brand names so that they can gain face. Driving one of these around town... nobody knows that it is... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 13, 2014 18:53

Around China : Robk commented on news New Anti-Terrorism University Courses Now on Offer

Anti-Terrorism course for patriotic students... If there was a trophy for the weirdest country... I am pretty sure China would have an excellent chance for the gold. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 12, 2014 21:00

Around China : Robk commented on news Couples Rush to Get Pregnant to Avoid Unlucky Year of the Sheep

Some cultures and traditions are different... good or bad... who are we to say? Well, when it involves loss of human life due to mass-abortions or delivering babies ahead of schedule (very unhealthy) to avoid a ridiculous superstition in the year 2014... At least the hospitals will have a prosperous year... in the ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 06, 2014 23:59

Around China : Robk commented on news Knife Attack at Guangzhou Train Station Injures Six: Two of the Attackers Still at Large

Again.... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 05, 2014 21:12

Around China : Robk commented on news Beijing Couple Divorce, Blame Pollution for Break Up

I don't know, sounds like the women is very selfish... The move was for the son's health. Shouldn't that be more important to her than her "friends" or "lifestyle". Chinese women in general seem to be getting extremely materialistic. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 02, 2014 01:40

Articles : Robk commented on news Life After the Video that Made Beijing’s English-Speaking Sanitation Worker Famous

Haha, so it is unacceptable that I say that he used the native language of my country of origin but it is fine and dandy for you to start spouting about comparing incomes in a condescending light and putting down ESL teachers in 3rd or 4th tier cities. And I am the hypocrite...? I think you should stick to ... Full Comment>>

Robk

May 01, 2014 12:46

Articles : Robk commented on news Life After the Video that Made Beijing’s English-Speaking Sanitation Worker Famous

Which is probably a lot more than you have achieved... judging by your English, comments and outlook. He also achieved his goals, which was no small feat. Full Comment>>

Robk

May 01, 2014 12:45

Articles : Robk commented on news Life After the Video that Made Beijing’s English-Speaking Sanitation Worker Famous

I mean, I am glad that learning "English" (my native-language, OBVIOUSLY I don't own it...), allowed this man to live out his dreams. What does it say about you guys that you focused more on the fact I lay claim to a language (which is ridiculous)than congratulating a man for his hard work? Full Comment>>

Robk

May 01, 2014 01:09

Articles : Robk commented on news Life After the Video that Made Beijing’s English-Speaking Sanitation Worker Famous

What an awesome guy! He deserves all the success in the world. I am glad my native language gave this guy the opportunity to fulfill his dreams and better his life. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 30, 2014 00:40

Around China : Robk commented on news Hubei Vice Principal Kisses Pig to Reward Students for Not Littering

Good man, sacrificing a little "face" to actually change things. Hopefully, the place doesn't go to hell right after the ceremony. Full Comment>>

Robk

Apr 29, 2014 17:22

Blogs : Robk commented on mike695ca 's blog Are You Finally Ready To Take The Leap?

A face job isn't a real job. Working in many (not all) training centers as an ESL teacher is considered a "face job". But, you actually have a chance to help some students that WANT to improve their English. I would never take a "face job" sitting in an office, pretending I am and important part of the company. It ... Full Comment>>