cocktail and have decided to write a sort of conclusionary blog on
things I've learned while I've been here.
If you're a foreigner, people will stare at you. It really doesn't
matter what you look like or if you have blonde hair and a nose ring,
people will incessantly stare at you. Get used to it. If you get
annoyed, stare right back at them. They'll look away. Probably.
Never pay more than 1 quai for a bottle of water. If you do you're
stupid.
Bring your camera everywhere. And make sure the memory card is in it.
"nai lau" means cheese and you can order almost anything by pointing,
nodding, and paying.
"xie xie" means thank you. It is the most important phrase you will
ever learn in Chinese. Use it often.
If you are stuck out in the middle of a lightning and thunder storm
and some stranger comes and puts his umbrella over your head, thank
him profusely until you reach your destination. Try not to fall down
on the way.
Whilst bargaining, start out offering about half of what you are
willing to pay. Pretend like you don't understand any Chinese until
the very end, then whip out "taguela" or "tai duo" and give them the
death stare. If all else fails, walk away.
Green tea pocky is the best. Buy it often.
Always ask the cab driver for your "fapiao," or official receipt. If
you don't get it they'll sell it to someone who can then be reimbursed
by their employer.
People are people. They're basically the same everywhere. Be polite
but always aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine.
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