Restaurant etiquette in China

Restaurant etiquette in China

“Sik zo faan mei aa?” (“have you already eaten today?”, 食咗飯未呀) is a common greeting, comparable to our “hey, how’s it going?”, in Hong Kong as in all of China (in Mandarin they say “chi fan le ma?, 吃饭了吗”, the version above is in Cantonese). Therefore it’s no surprise to learn, even in little everyday …

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Chinese culinary culture

Chinese culinary culture

Chinese culinary culture (饮食文化, yinshi wenhua) is an indispensable aspect of Chinese life. As Confucius said: “food is the very first necessity of man”. Not to mention that, in China, it’s around the lunch table that business takes place. Food and the language 吃了饭没有?(chi le fan mei you?), “Have you eaten?”, has always been one …

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The importance of “programming” in Chinese culture: the scholastic path of Chinese children

The importance of “programming” in Chinese culture: the scholastic path of Chinese children

Today we’ll talk about “Programming”. I don’t mean what they do in companies like Google or Microsoft, but of what is done to reach a certain objective, to seek a better future or simply to simplify (perhaps) their lives. Programming past and future The title of this article is simple: “The importance of programming in …

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Why is English so hard for Chinese people?

As we’ve discussed in a previous article (Why Native English is Worth its Weight in Gold in China), learning English is something of a priority for the Chinese. But, despite all the time, money, and effort, China just can’t seem to produce very many competent ESL speakers. The flip side is no different; Chinese is …

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Simplified Characters and Traditional Characters: Differences, History and Use

Have you just started learning Chinese and have often heard about “Traditional Chinese” and “Simplified Chinese” and want to know what the difference is? Do you already know the language rather well and want to know more on this particular aspect of writing? Do you want to know how and when Chinese characters came to …

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The Pathum Wan Neighborhood in Bangkok: The Complete Guide

In the heart of the city center, bordering with Ratchathewi, is the Pathum Wan district. This neighborhood covers the entire area that goes from the BTS stop called National Stadium, up until Ploen Chit, going down south to also include Si Lom and the metro stations from Lumphini as far as Hua Lamphong. The name …

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Tours to Sichuan Tibetan Kham – Our Complete Guide

Tours to Sichuan Tibetan Kham – Index Where is Sichuan Tibetan Kham? Top things to see and do in Sichuan Tibetan Kham Recommended Sichuan Tibetan Kham tours and itineraries Best time to travel to Sichuan Tibetan Kham How to reach the Western Sichuan Kham region Lodging and food in Sichuan Tibetan Kham Travel regulations to …

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Travel to Chiang Rai, the city of the White Temple

Travel to Chiang Rai, the city of the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)

General information Chiang Rai, a city considered noble due to its past as the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna, is especially famous for its proximity to the golden triangle; an area on the Mekong River where the territories of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, forming a triangle. The golden triangle is widely known abroad …

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4 Reasons Shanghai’s Metro is the Best

Shanghai is home to one of the best metro systems in the world, fulfilling the needs of the city dwellers facing rapid urbanization. Modeled after Hong Kong’s stellar MTR system, Shanghai’s metro network keeps expanding and improving. In the ramp up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, massive infrastructure expansions were seen along China’s coastal …

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“He was only trying to help” – Face Issues in China

Note: This article is a rant. And I wrote it in 2012. It was published in another website which, recently, went offline forever. Since the thoughts I shared are still (very) relevant to China and its society, we decided to publish it on SDC. Today I did something I’m not proud of. Fast backward to …

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Surviving in Laos, useful information for a safe trip

Are you looking for a tour in Laos or Southeast Asia? Click here to find out more about the tours we recommend Laos is universally known as a safe country – even international standards such as the Peace Index list this country among the safest places in Southeast Asia. The population is hospitable and relaxed, …

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