It's not right to take pleasure in the pain of others but I will say I get a little giggle out of my Chinese fellow teachers complaining about their children. Most only have one and this child is doted on. But as usual last night, I was questioned by these teachers about how to stop their children from watching too much TV and only wanting to go to KFC. They don't want to read. Just play computer games.
The same day, I was asked by my friend's girlfriend who is 19 years old, about how can she
order Victoria Secret catalog items that are not available in China. There is plenty of lingerie in China but not Victoria Secret. This is what they see online in the ads and Western goods are what they want. I see students rapping down the hall and posting Eminem. I get asked continually about which is my favorite Desperate Housewife and do I enjoy the TV series Friends. OMG
Oh the corruption by the Americans - Laiwei. We do not have to worry - we will win over the hearts and minds of the Chinese with Victoria Secret.
But I still love how meals are lengthy procedures, tea and conversation still occur. Eating out is a very social affair. I never grow tired of it.
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