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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 10:15 AM by bababardwan

I'm wondering if the problem does lie with A after all. Perhaps he's one of these guys who always makes it to the lift at the last second, and being a... Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 10:07 AM by bababardwan

Bow To Wang Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:59 AM by veronique21

Excuse me, RJ, I didn't understand what "btw" means in your post. Would you explain me, please ? Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:59 AM by bababardwan

so no musak in China to save these two estranged ones from their awkwardness? ...or lift announcements? Read more

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Posted on: Snoring Again
On April 01 at 9:55 AM by user10196

Ni hao! The use of "ba" in this lesson interests me. There are two sentences where it is more in connection with a question than a suggestion, for e... Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:52 AM by RJ

Actually, in China, people seem to just shut off in elevators. I swear if I passed my hand in front of their faces, they wouldnt notice. Its a skill t... Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:47 AM by veronique21

I imagine that in fact the two persons in the lift had an love relationship that has just ended and that's why there's an awkward silence. I wonder: a... Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:43 AM by veronique21

In fact, John, maybe I'll need a whole year to study this lesson... just to be sure to not miss anything. Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:39 AM by RJ

Ah, finally a lesson I can handle. In fact, I mastered that silence thing long ago. In China, even easier. I just "pretend" that I cant speak Chinese.... Read more

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Posted on: Awkward Silence
On April 01 at 9:12 AM by bababardwan

Another thing that wasn't borne out in the discussion was whether Chinese ever try and fill the awkward silent void by observing it. [ I mean obviousl... Read more