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On September 07 at 3:23 PM by mafanni

On NHK they had a story about Kunming.  being the hub to the Mekong delta,   黄牛  is florishing due to the local merchant don't wan... Read more

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Posted on: Hostel Curfew
On September 07 at 2:43 PM by Purrfecdizzo

I have never seen this type of problem in China. I have met people of all ages at hostels, and I have never seen an issue. I don't think you need to w... Read more

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Posted on: Hostel Curfew
On September 07 at 2:38 PM by beibaoli

Does anyone have any comments about "old" people staying in hostels? My 24 year old daughter lives in China and we will be traveling when I visit her... Read more

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Posted on: Excuse Us!
On September 07 at 2:37 PM by bodawei

I may have misread you somewhat here Baba, but just in case, 小姐 is not equivalent in any sense to 男孩子, because 小姐 (in all uses) refers to an adult and... Read more

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Posted on: Thank You and Sorry
On September 07 at 2:33 PM by mcd7bc

哦,谢谢! Read more

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Posted on: Excuse Us!
On September 07 at 1:47 PM by Purrfecdizzo

As far as the question... I suppose it is possible, but I don't know if the waiter would realize you are actually addressing him or not! I don't recal... Read more

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Posted on: Excuse Us!
On September 07 at 12:59 PM by akalovid

The "angry" Connie was indeed very cute :) Also poor Clay is doing everything to help us learn. Being portrayed as burping and doing other things l... Read more

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Posted on: Excuse Us!
On September 07 at 12:12 PM by Purrfecdizzo

Yeah, because it can be used to refer to prostitutes. I was warned as such when I first moved here, specifically, not to address my immediate supervis... Read more

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Posted on: The Typhoon
On September 07 at 10:31 AM by bababardwan

我很喜欢听到台风的词源。很好的解释, 当然也很好的课程 Read more

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Posted on: Excuse Us!
On September 07 at 10:20 AM by bababardwan

I think cultural comparisons are important, and one could potentially view dlaw's comment as a question....can you call out 男孩子 to a waiter in China?.... Read more