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johns
Posted on: The Boy That Cried Wolf
October 11, 2008 at 10:01 AMWow, perhaps the best lesson yet. This lesson demonstrates clearly what a talented staff CP has. I have been told by several Chinese teachers the value of seeing each word pronounced and your graphics were excellent.
I am not strong enough to follow the whole story exactly though. It would help to have it printed out.
Posted on: A Month as a Monk and Chinese Business Meetings
October 7, 2008 at 10:58 PMI am in Xian at the moment. I tried to refuse drinking on two occasions. It was like telling them I didn't like the food. There are things you can do to limit it.
Do not drink white wine. Say you have a medical reason. Almost everyone recognizes that it is hard on health. Ganbe with beer. drink. Bathroom breaks will be an excuse to get away from the table if it is out of control.
Alternate alcohol with water and eat. Both will help you stay sober. Be the designated driver or ask a friend to toast someone in your honor.
Posted on: A Month as a Monk and Chinese Business Meetings
October 4, 2008 at 2:30 AMI really enjoyed hearing about the temple. Both guests were great. In business, I agree that the dinner is often the most essential meeting. Every important business contact we have insists on dinner. You cannot pass on the invitation to drink together. You must do it. Notice that most important meetings are held in private rooms and can get quite loud.
I find myself making excuses to leave KTV's early. They are great however if you are just there to get to know each other and have fun singing and playing dice. Business in China, for me, has been a great experience and a way to get to know some very fine people in fun and happy settings.
Posted on: Around the Office
October 3, 2008 at 3:58 AMI enjoyed my visit to the office a few weeks ago. The new building with that great view of the river makes it look fun and cutting edge. Jenny was very busy but stopped what she was doing and patiently showed me around. Both her and Amber are stunning in person.
Like Ruby said, everyone was like a big, happy family...gracious and hospitable.
Posted on: A Very Special Day
October 2, 2008 at 2:22 AMCongratulations. Learning Chinese would not be half as much fun without you guys. Best wishes for the next 1000 lessons!!!!
Posted on: Introducing a Friend
September 30, 2008 at 1:11 AMThis reminds me of my first Chinese lesson from my old friend here in Houston.
Posted on: I'm pregnant!
September 29, 2008 at 3:04 AMThe phrases today are really useful. The sound effects are a great encouragement to pay attention so we don't have to repeat it too many times.
Posted on: Using 'Almost'
September 28, 2008 at 4:36 AMThank you Connie and Amber. There is a lot of useful content here.
Posted on: Riding the Subway
September 27, 2008 at 11:01 PMConnie, you and Jiao Jie were great. Good quality video and I like the intro.
Posted on: Good Night
October 14, 2008 at 4:00 AMIn the States, new Cpod lessons come out in the evening. Yesterday, there was a bed time video and now, a way to say good night! Nice!