markstphns on news Foreigners in China Face Discrimination as Imported Corona Infections Grow(17 comments)

Mar 29,2020 04:09 comment|76958|301016

I think, if I was back at old place, my neighbors would be welcoming. I miss those folks. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Transgender Woman Sues China Employer After Post-Surgery Firing (8 comments)

Dec 17,2019 12:42 comment|76662|301016

I hope he loses his case. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Five Ways that Parents Can Hurt their Children's English Learning Development(19 comments)

Jul 21,2016 06:46 comment|72381|301016

With small kids the problem is usually the parents. The parents abuse the kids verbally for not knowing what was learned in English class, and then the student becomes ashamed and doesn't try in class. Or, the parent is not an ahole, and they say, you can do it, good job, keep trying. Then the student has more self ... Full Comment>>

markstphns on news British-Chinese Couple Try to Avoid Paying Compensation after Car Accident(12 comments)

Jul 06,2016 19:23 comment|72050|301016

The compensation laws for car accident are total phony baloney in China. Every scooter drivers dream seems to be to get hit by a car, why else would they drive so horribly. Having lived here a long-time, I would never consider the scooter driver innocent, 99% of the time they probably caused the accident. Then they ... Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Chasing the China Dream: How to Find a Good Job in China(31 comments)

Jun 27,2016 17:52 comment|71898|301016

I think a job with eChinacities would be awesome. Full Comment>>

Many teachers, US and here, are desperate control freaks. That's why it's much better to hire ego maniacs like me instead. Control freaks abuse students, ego maniacs fish for compliments. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Did This P.E. Teacher Grope a Student Or Was He Showing Her Correct Form? (10 comments)

May 13,2016 09:45 comment|70935|301016

markstphns on news Simplifying the Art of English Writing(17 comments)

Apr 18,2016 20:18 comment|70422|301016

I think my chinese students are great. I'm impressed by their skills. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news East vs. West: When Parenting Styles Clash(12 comments)

Mar 18,2016 11:25 comment|69806|301016

My in-laws are substantial worse than described in the article. My in-laws put any food in his mouth. If he coughs they laugh. If I feed him, and he coughs, they act like the world is ending, and I don't know what I am doing. I've been here awhile. My take Chinese people are proud to be rude and dirty. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Woman Fired For Dressing Like a Man at Work(13 comments)

Mar 15,2016 16:44 comment|69715|301016

You are incorrect. China has never embraced open homosexuality ever. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Beijing Airport Opens Female-Only Security Check(7 comments)

Mar 15,2016 16:39 comment|69713|301016

In America the ACLU would sue for the right of male security guards to grope women. Claiming they were being discriminated against because they are 'gropists' a protected class. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Woman Fired For Dressing Like a Man at Work(13 comments)

Mar 12,2016 14:53 comment|69611|301016

Good for China. It is great that traditional roles and values have value here. I'm sure that dyke can get asylum in Obama's gamerica. Look at America it is a cesspool. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Beijing Man Dies from Overwork. Company: He was Watching Porn(12 comments)

Mar 11,2016 13:08 comment|69579|301016

So sad for his family, especially his son. "hey, what happened to your dad?" "he jerked himself to death." Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Woman Forced to Get Abortion when Boyfriend Can’t Afford Her Dowry (12 comments)

Feb 29,2016 07:07 comment|69265|301016

What a sick disgusting family. He's lucky to have a way out and he should leave. If you've been so abusive that you essentially control an adult child's biological functions, you don't want to be around that BS. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Driver Lies in Road for 30 Minutes Pretending Police Beat Him (9 comments)

Feb 29,2016 07:04 comment|69264|301016

That is so Chinese driver. They are easily the worst drivers on earth. Many of the taxi drivers are good, some aren't. But, in general it seems they follow the three laws of Chinese driving: don't look, honk, and accelerate. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news China Introduces First Counter-Terrorism Law (3 comments)

Dec 30,2015 13:13 comment|67847|301016

Way better than Europe or the US's handling of terrorism. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Man Causes Scandal in Chengdu by Joining Class for Lactation Aids (6 comments)

Dec 19,2015 11:18 comment|67625|301016

So, he go to see boobies. Mission accomplished. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news China to Spend Billions Relocating 70 Million People from Impoverished Areas (8 comments)

Dec 17,2015 13:52 comment|67582|301016

Ya, Ramdom guy is right on. So many of the villagers are giant f'm hillbilly morons. They don't understand that rain doesn't wash away there spit, and shit in the stairwells. They yell on their cell phones, because the people they are talking to are far away. It would be a good plan if they gave them manner classes. ... Full Comment>>

markstphns on news 5 Reasons I am back in China: Reverse Culture Shock is Real(62 comments)

Dec 17,2015 13:35 comment|67579|301016

I agree. The reason you feel that way, is China is the place to be in the world now. America is an overpriced old-hag. I especially agree about the over strenuous job interviews. I have a graduate degree, it is actually really easy to verify, check, or proof, or whatever. In America, I've had job interviewers, ... Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Foreigner Breaks Up Violent Subway Fight in Beijing (15 comments)

Nov 21,2015 08:40 comment|66594|301016

Paidui, you mean shoot, party, queue, or....? Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Chinese Company Approved for $50 Billion Nicaragua Canal (2 comments)

Nov 11,2015 21:04 comment|66316|301016

markstphns on news Airpocalypse Now: PM2.5 Hits 1,400 in Shenyang(11 comments)

Nov 11,2015 21:02 comment|66315|301016

Well, that's a solution to a large population, and plausible over-populated heavy industry country. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Following Scooter Ban, Hohhot Couriers Delivery Packages on Horseback(4 comments)

Nov 11,2015 21:00 comment|66314|301016

Ridiculous, most scooters are not couriers, though many couriers use scooters. Most of them are idiots, riding three to a scooter: baby, mom, and grandma, or three guys, or three girls, or sometimes four... Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Women Dies of Alcohol Poisoning During “Job Interview” for Anhui Club (9 comments)

Nov 08,2015 02:20 comment|66224|301016

Add, of course, she probably only drank one cup of hot water each day for her entire life. Many Chinese people I see show the outward indicators of dehydration. Poor girl...that boss must be a real loser. Full Comment>>

markstphns on news Sick of Students Using Phones in Class, Professor Chucks iPhones Out the Window (13 comments)

Oct 29,2015 22:22 comment|65947|301016

Bravo, a great teacher. Full Comment>>

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