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Seth_b66 New member

Member since 11 October 2014

Seth_b66New member11 October 2014 21:20:05

What is the most difficult aspect about being an American and moving to Beijing?

Claire730 Active member

Member since 13 August 2014

Claire730Active member12 October 2014 01:57:52

Do u speak Chinese? Except that the food, the air ...and many liars...but also many nice people. If u r looking for an adventure, China is totally different from America .

Manlin ViP

Member since 02 December 2009

ManlinViP12 October 2014 04:13:47

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Seth_b66 wrote:
What is the most difficult aspect about being an American and moving to Beijing?

The most difficult aspect for many (not just yanks) is to accept that different cultures/societies have different ways of doing things.

Remember you are a guest and don't try to compare everything with the ways things are done at home.

gabbiezee Member

Member since 02 October 2014

gabbiezeeMember12 October 2014 14:18:54

The poor air quality...it is quite shocking really. Other than that you really have to be open to the way things are done in China. That goes for any country really and do your best to adapt.
When in Rome....

Seth_b66 New member

Member since 11 October 2014

Seth_b66New member12 October 2014 18:15:57

Unfortunately I do not speak mandarin. I am making a trip up there in a week and wanted to get some tips for my trip.

Thanks!

atemm New member

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atemmNew member20 October 2014 20:04:46

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gary.zhuo Member

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gary.zhuoMember21 October 2014 01:04:48

I think it is finding the house, I suggest you start as early as you can.

Manlin ViP

Member since 02 December 2009

ManlinViP21 October 2014 01:56:54

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Seth_b66 wrote:
Unfortunately I do not speak mandarin. I am making a trip up there in a week and wanted to get some tips for my trip.

Thanks!

Seth hi if your trip includes a Tuesday evening come and say hi.

We meet up every Tuesday evening. Normally 30 - 80 people a mix of English speaking people. All accents accepted Chinese, European, American, whatever.

Contact me for details or look at the Beijing networking thread.

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