Would've agreed with everything, but then you mentioned that you didn't want to tip the person who brought you your food. Do you know how much those people make back in the States? They make half the minimum wage because the State assumes they'll make the rest in tips. Sometimes they do, a lot of times they don't. ... Full Comment>>

I live in Hangzhou and I can PROMISE that people made a mad dash for the doors, instead of leaving in an orderly fashion. A bunch of people were probably knocked out by flying elbows at the door. The bus etiquette in this country is truly horrifying. Full Comment>>

Hardly matters if he has a key or not. Most Chinese houses have an lock on the inside of the front door, which basically locks the other person out, regardless of their keys. Full Comment>>

Sad, really. Thank goodness the popo don't come here because then EVERYONE would get deported! *wink wink* Full Comment>>

Wow, the security in Pudong wouldn't even let me bring on my bottle of water on board and this lunatic gets on board with gasoline and a knife? WTF, China. Also, if they were able to extinguish the fire with the extinguisher, why not just nail the guy with it or spray it on him? Why let him slash up two passengers? Full Comment>>

what a load of BS. I was just in Korea last week and everything was still functioning as usual. Oh well, cheaper airfares for me and planes with less obnoxious Chinese travelers. Win, win for me. Full Comment>>

Anecdotal evidence? Go back to your Fox News. Full Comment>>

Srybut this is a useless article, insofar as the information provided can be found easily just by typing "different types of contraceptives" on Google. This article does not tell you the names of birth control pills nor does it provide you with information you can take to a pharmacy. Femulen, micronor? ... Full Comment>>

Good luck trying to access any "free" veep services here in China, Full Comment>>

The problem is the Chinese don't see your actions as "Hey, he's acting like us" but more as "Hey, that foreigner is a total ass for being so pushy on the bus!" You can't win for losing, bro. Full Comment>>

Hadley, I'm not entirely sure why you think China is better for vegans than Korea or Japan. I've lived in all three countries, and HANDS DOWN, Japan was the most eco-conscious and friendly towards vegans, then Korea second with their numerous veggie banchan, and then China comes in a distant last with their ... Full Comment>>

What? They did something this time. THEY FIRED HIM AND REVOKED HIS TEACHING LICENSE. What is your point to even replying? Full Comment>>

I wish I could say otherwise, but this crap happens with foreign teachers, too. Full Comment>>

Did you read the article? It says in the first sentence he was fired and had his teaching license revoked. Full Comment>>