CARLGODWIN1983 on news Brawl Breaks Out on a Kunming-Bound Flight, Foreigners Involved(18 comments)
I was supposed to recieve 5,000 RMB a couple of years ago, Phil, after I fought two guys whose girlfriend picked up my son, out of the blue, and without asking first. Sad thing is, they paid just 1,000 on the day, and my ex-wife never bothered chasing up the rest. Another reason for the divorce, that was. WHy I ... Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on Sinobear 's blog An Open Letter to China Telecom/Unicom/Mobile(3 comments)
Funny. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Expat Exodus: Why Foreigners Are Leaving China(46 comments)
For me, it's the complete isolation from everybody at home. Skype is the only option that is accessible here, and that is so shit half the time because Microsoft have fced it up like everything else, and the internet here is so rubbish. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Paving a New Future: Successful Chinese Start-ups(4 comments)
Shame that so much of their economy is still based on corruption and counterfeits though, aye. Also, there will remain a deep-lying ingrained mis-trust which, until this is combatted, will mean that China will not really succeed outside the mainland. Also, so many companies are still state-owned further engraining ... Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Foreign Man Spotted Meditating Naked at Busy Intersection in Hainan (6 comments)
It does, but, if it is real/genuine, that guy is a dick. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Netizens Analyze The Bo Xilai Trial Through the Frequency of Words Used(3 comments)
Is this as good as we can do? Count words? Terrible. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Only 3 Hours from Xiamen to Shenzhen When Rail Line Opens in December(1 comments)
It will be quicker than waiting for the delayed plane at Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l Airport. TFFT. For once, I say "Well done China". Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news “Pee Sideways and Get Fined”: Shenzhen Public Toilet Rules Mean Serious Business(4 comments)
Spitting is already illegal in public> Well, I would never have known. Certainly doesn't look illegal to me. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Can China Really Eclipse the US as the World’s Top Superpower?(17 comments)
Lightend, Not everywhere in China, they don't. Trust me. Vyborg is right. Well written and good points made. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on Moonlake 's blog When One Partner Wants to Stay in China and the Other Doesn’t(4 comments)
Good article and a lot of sense. A lot of people don't realise the difficulty of multi-national/cultural relationships until they are in one, and it does wear you both down eventually, and it's not just how one will get on that is a cause. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news New Sept 1 Visa Rules Highlight Illegal Residence Situations(11 comments)
Working on a spousal visa is definitely a step in the right direction. If only they had brought it in years ago - it may have helped me avoid my marriage breaking down here. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news New Sept 1 Visa Rules Highlight Illegal Residence Situations(11 comments)
It's getting tougher and tougher. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on DaqingDevil 's blog Teaching kids in China (2) - Games(5 comments)
I'm guessing Daqing had to explain the rules to them etc, in English. Not every lesson has to be so mind-numbingly boring. It's good to give the children something to really enjoy once in a while. I find it keeps them onside when they know that they are required to do a mix of hard work and play. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on DaqingDevil 's blog Teaching kids in China (2) - Games(5 comments)
I like your Blogs, Daqing. I suggest you save these and take them back to Australia with you, and apply to work for a newspaper or a company that can utilize your skills. Good reads, all of them. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Culture Clash? German Hotel Warns Guests About Behavior of Chinese(8 comments)
Chinese are terrible tourists, in general. That's it really. I have had many arguments with Chinese who try and defend the indefensible. I point out many tangible examples even. Chinese are not international people. Also, sorry, but, just as we have to put up with stuff here because we are in their country, when ... Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on DaqingDevil 's blog Teaching kids in China (1)(2 comments)
Very good article, Daqing. One of the better ones I have read. A lot of people, including parents and school senior staff don't appreciate or recognise the amount of time needed to put together a class like the one you have explained. What's more, to then use the class in a public school is not so bad, but, when you ... Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Excitement to see Beckham Causes Stampede at Jinan University(2 comments)
Chinese people are fking animals. They really are. That's all that needs to be said on the matter really. Sorry if it upsets some, but, that is the way it is unfortunately. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Sanya Swimmers Pose with Dying Dolphin (5 comments)
Agree about Chinese tourists. They can't complain about the way they are treated and attacked when they are abroad when they really don't know how to, or want to be good citizens. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Student Tells of Love for Bus Driver on Weibo; Company Send Her His Timetable(2 comments)
The wheels on her bus go round and round. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news 3 Foreigners Caught Stealing Whiskey in Beijing Supermarket(34 comments)
Why do these fuckwits have to come to China and give us all a bad name? It's because of people like these that the decent ones of us are having our lives made miserable by the ever increasing resentment towards foreigners here, hence why the authorities are making visaas harder to get etc. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on leshel 's blog What Chinese Learners think of English(21 comments)
Many of you make good points and I accept all your points. I have made a few mistakes within my own posts, which is why I stated we all make mistakes. No need to call me an "Idiot" though as I have clearly not been abusive. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on leshel 's blog What Chinese Learners think of English(21 comments)
I'm not picking on her because of her race. That's defamation. I stated she should not be a teacher. There are many grammatical errors, and when you teach it is important. I make mistakes, but, at least if you are going to post something informative, at least try and make an effort to proof-read what you're typing, ... Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on leshel 's blog What Chinese Learners think of English(21 comments)
Why would I do that when I have never said I am a Chinese teacher? Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on leshel 's blog What Chinese Learners think of English(21 comments)
You are pointing out mistakes etc in English, yet you have made plenty on here. Your English is reasonably good for a non-native speaker, but please stop teaching. There are enough chinglish speakers as it is. Full Comment>>
CARLGODWIN1983 on news Brawl Breaks Out on a Kunming-Bound Flight, Foreigners Involved(18 comments)
Thank you Cooter. There were many reasons for the divorce. It just so happened that, the fact my ex-wife didn't have the will to chase up this exemplified why I felt she didn't support me in ways. That being said, this was a very small reason. The big reason was more the people in this country that we have to deal ... Full Comment>>