Mateusz

Sep 23, 2014 10:06

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Is China’s Education System Driving Away Top Students? Sharp Increase in Chinese Students Abroad:Part 1

This also ignores the generall clusterfuck that is school administration. The people in positions of power and authority quite often (maybe not always, but often) get there due to connections, rather than ability. Additionally, due to the heirachical system, decisions are top down, with the administration never ... Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Sep 23, 2014 08:25

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Survey Reveals Many Potential Employees Rejected because of Star Sign

Can't tell is sarcasm... or genuine Chinese nationalisic derptitude. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Sep 19, 2014 08:46

Around China : Mateusz commented on news 21 Year Old British Girl Becomes Road Safety Monitor in Hunan

Yup... all about face. As long as you can get away with it, then anything goes. When you're worried about being embarrassed in front of a "foreigner", then you behave, so that you can pretend to be civilized in the oddly colored and mishapen eyes of Westeners. Full Comment>>

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Sep 17, 2014 17:40

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Nanjing Normal University Instructor Involved in Sexual Push-up Scandal

Ah, see you quietly edited your post to remove the slur. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Sep 17, 2014 05:42

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Nanjing Normal University Instructor Involved in Sexual Push-up Scandal

Don't speak on behalf of anyone else when you use homophobic slurs. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Sep 08, 2014 12:26

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Islam in China: Who are China’s Muslims?

"the Chinese race" Yeah... this is the problem here. There is no "Chinese race". China is a country, one with many races. When you refer to the Han as "the Chinese race", then you are contributing to the ethnic nationalism that is the root of the racial tension. The author mentions that the Hui are not typically ... Full Comment>>

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Aug 28, 2014 19:20

Around China : Mateusz commented on news 220K RMB Stolen From Italian Expat’s Chinese Bank Account

"You hear Chinese people doing it all the time" We're not Chinese people. Contracts mean nothing in China, especially when made with one of us. The banks don't care bout keeping us happy, and the majority wouldn't care about some "waiguoren" getting ripped off. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 27, 2014 08:04

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Woman Takes off Bra in Street in Luxury Handbag Dispute

This Breastopia of which you speak... just out of curiosity... where is it located... and how much are the tickets? Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 27, 2014 08:03

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Prude and Miserly Henan School Bans Love

“We’re people too, not cold hearted studying machines” Don't worry. The Chinese education system will fix that. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 16, 2014 14:23

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Chinese Dining Etiquette: What Not to Do at a Company Dinner

What Not to Do at an Echinacities Article: 1). Don't refer to racial group by ethnic slurs in the opening sentence. 2). Insulting readers by telling them that Westerners can't be expected to understand Chinese table manners, like the concept is far above their ability to grasp. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 16, 2014 12:37

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Portrayals of Chinese People and Chinese Culture in Western Movies

Could be wumao, or simply Social Justice Warriors, thinking they're showing how enlightened they are, how they "get it", and are educating the masses by smack talking the West. That's not to say Western countries don't have a lot to answer for, but these articles are pretty one sided, and tend to play loose with the ... Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 16, 2014 05:31

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Portrayals of Chinese People and Chinese Culture in Western Movies

Congratulations to the author. You got your Social Justice Points and a pat on the head for bringing enlightenment to the evil white males, and you only needed to sacrifice facts in the process (their deaths will not be in vain). Hollywood runs on stereotypes, and it's not just limited to Asians. Europeans (and ... Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 15, 2014 23:04

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Portrayals of Chinese People and Chinese Culture in Western Movies

But it's only racist when white people do it. When yellow people do it, then it's alright. Hell, I've seen a high school play where Han children dressed up as Westerners (always referred to as "foreigners") for the purpose of ridiculing Westerners. Of course, no one at the school, the entirely Han school, thought ... Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 15, 2014 23:02

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Portrayals of Chinese People and Chinese Culture in Western Movies

And yellow males... and white females, and yellow females, and black males, and black females and... well, you get the idea. It's part of human culture. You want to hear racism tossed casually around, stroll down any street in Najing and see how long until you get complaints about "foreigners", or kids pointing and ... Full Comment>>

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Aug 09, 2014 04:43

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Cougar Town, Zhejiang: 25 Year Old Marries 48 Year Old Auntie

Aaaaand this is why literal translations are problematic... in Mandarin, middle aged women are called "ayi", which translates to "aunt", or "auntie", if you prefer. When it is translated directly... it sounds like incest. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 09, 2014 04:27

Around China : Mateusz commented on news International Butler Academy in Chengdu Caters to China’s Rising Wealthy Elite

I think the issue might be the terms used, and precision of terminology. "Class" here is more like "manners", or "politeness", based on social conventions, rather than morality or ethics. I've met some Chinese from the countryside with what would be considered poor manners (spitting, letting children urinate on the ... Full Comment>>

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Aug 08, 2014 06:26

Around China : Mateusz commented on news International Butler Academy in Chengdu Caters to China’s Rising Wealthy Elite

So, locals will be out of jobs (shitty jobs, but still a source of some income), and Westerners will be used as props in other to make their masters feel superior with a racist/nationalistic tinge ("You Westerners aren't high and mighty now. I got Westerners serving me, calling me 'Sir', and knowing their proper ... Full Comment>>

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Aug 08, 2014 06:21

Around China : Mateusz commented on news International Butler Academy in Chengdu Caters to China’s Rising Wealthy Elite

They are a bastion of class as in social hierarchy and stratification. In terms of human decency, politeness, and respect... not so much. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Aug 02, 2014 02:56

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Shirtless Burger Stand Gets Liaoning Girls Hot Under the Collar

You mean like they don't already? Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Jul 29, 2014 23:34

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Are Chinese Men Good Enough for Chinese Women?

No, that's not what's being said. China has strict gender roles, where men are providers, and women produce and raise children (that part runs into a snag when you only have one child you can produce and raise). Men are expected to generate wealth, and are judged on how much money they have, and what position in ... Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Jul 29, 2014 00:46

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Are Chinese Men Good Enough for Chinese Women?

The disclaimer at the front was pretty well-deserved. Chinese men value looks, and Chinese women value wealth and power. Bashing Chinese men for not being handsome is like bashing Chinese women for not being rich. You could flip it around and ask if Chinese women are good enough for Chinese men, since everywhere you ... Full Comment>>

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Jul 22, 2014 07:46

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Four Reasons Why Wealthy Chinese Immigrants are No Longer Welcomed

Exactly, except for the part where you don't get it, and are being a racist douche. White, yellow, black, brown... doesn't matter. Wealth + entitlement = this kind of behavior. Full Comment>>

Mateusz

Jul 17, 2014 20:37

Articles : Mateusz commented on news Four Reasons Why Wealthy Chinese Immigrants are No Longer Welcomed

"The flaunting of wealth brings about racial discrimination which leads to dissatisfaction and retribution." Racial discrimination? How is it to do with race at all? They aren't hated because of their race, but because they are entitled douchebags who flout rules, flaunt wealth, and act like the laws don't apply to ... Full Comment>>

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Jul 14, 2014 22:24

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Foreign Men Draw Criticism from Netizens for Playing with Drunken Chinese Man

The Chinese people seemed pretty good at humiliating themselves. If the nationalistic netizens are so worried about being humiliated, they should be more concerned about the Chinese people tossing garbage on the streets, letting kids pee wherever they please, or the old women dancing in public. Also, love how all ... Full Comment>>

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Jul 12, 2014 07:46

Around China : Mateusz commented on news Prison for Man in Metro Suicide Stand Off

"How he was able to bypass security with a kitchen knife, remains unclear." Because the security wasn't doing its job... not that unclear. Go to any train station and see how they wave you in no matter if the metal detector goes off, all the while the guards are playing on their phones. Full Comment>>