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vitruvianman
Posted on: Fresh Air vs. Heat
January 30, 2012, 06:41 AMComment on this:The Head Doctor at the Chinese Center for Respiratory Infections is leaning against a "no-smoking" sign in the lobby of this center.Go ahead and talk all the talk about "air quality control"...as I walked in, he smiled and offered me a smoke.
How about this one: I go swimming to the University's pool to try to clear my lungs and the swimming coach and the lifeguards are sitting around, again underneath huge "no-smoking" signs, all smoking.
...when I say something they start laughing. When I get angry they get defensive. When I suggest they stop using offensive language, they threaten to call all their friends. When I propose a one-on-one fight, they start calling all their friends...while still smoking.
Posted on: Speaking with 跟 (gen) and 对 (dui)
September 11, 2010, 05:37 AMJohn + Connie + Jen are the perfect trio for QW. Thank you! Welcome Jen! John...you da man! Connie...great!
Posted on: Picking things up: 拿、带、取
November 28, 2009, 08:57 AMgo_manly
...she tries too hard to cover up her non-native English accent.
In a country where non-authentics are the norm...I was hoping CPod would be the exception to the rule...would you be ok if Connie or Jenny spoke with a Korean or Japanese accent?
Posted on: Picking things up: 拿、带、取
November 28, 2009, 07:29 AM...Pete come back!!!
Liliana, go find him...and please take your time...John and Connie can handle it while you're gone!
Posted on: Amusement Park
August 02, 2009, 06:22 PMGreat job CPOD!!! ( J. for president! )
Posted on: Lao Wang's Office 13: Wang Meets the Big Boss
July 17, 2009, 02:26 AMJenny,
With all due respect,
your former photo was better...looking into the distance, into the future...something very idealistic and truly romantic about it. On this photo...you're here, in the "now", looking at us. A little intimidating...you are saying "so, how's your Chinese now, boy?".
I'm feeling the pressure!
...Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! ( my Monalisa )
Posted on: How're You Doing? 得
July 11, 2009, 02:15 AMGreat lesson, Great de!
Posted on: No TV Before Your Test!
July 10, 2009, 10:12 AMTo Jennyzhu,
..."good" discipline doesn't come from zero choices. To the contrary,discipline is tested and challenged when a person is faced with many choices, distractions, and or temptations. Then based on his or her decisions can we say he/she has "good" or "bad" discipline.
...marching down the same path back and forth to school for some 12 years, 12 hours a day, including Sundays, is not good discipline. Having to check your name on a list 12 times a day, everywhere you go, and doing everything you're told, no questions asked...that "ain't good discipline" either.
...being accountable doesn't mean being disciplined.
Give a person complete control and self-supervision of his or her time...then we can judge his or her level of discipline.
...also "good" is not a very precise indicator. "Strong" or "weak" are better labels.
Posted on: Pinyin Sections 3-4
July 09, 2009, 02:06 AMgot S他rter kit 吗?
Posted on: Changing Subway Lines
May 22, 2012, 04:45 AMI've noticed that in many lessons the play-back feature doesn't work in many of the sentences. Other than that, CP rocks.