THINGS CHINESE FRIEND SAYS

Things are Different in China, Here Is Why You Need A Chinese Friend To Survive

Chinese friends are famous for their hospitality and face-saving to foreigners. Foreigners have lot to say about their Chinese friend. Its a survival tool to have Chinese friend in your contact. Here are some things your Chinese friend might say that are different from your average friends back home:

1. In the west, friend would say “We know each other for 20 years, but the law is law, I can’t help you with your traffic tickets”.

In China, friend would say “I known you for 2 years Dave, I am the police officer, I am sure I can do something about these”

2. In the west, friend would say “Dave, I know you have some emergencies, but I am at work right now…”

In China, friend would say “Dave? What kind of a problem? Where are you? Ok I will be there in few minutes”

3. In the west, friend would say “Dave, sorry buddy, I can’t do this. It seems illegal to cheat on your taxes”

In China, friend would say “Dave, I know a guys in tax office that can help us, no worries”

4. In the west, friend would say, “Dave you have disappeared for few months, are we still friends?”

In China, friend would say, “Oh my, it’s been few months, good to hear from you. How can I be a help?”

5. In the west, friend would say, “Where? In jail? But it’s three o’clock in the morning…”

In China, friend would say, “Give the phone to the policeman, let me talk to them…. Ok you can go now”

6. In the west, friend would say, “Waiter, can we please have the check? Oh, we pay separately, thanks”

In China, friend would say, “Waiter, can we have the check? Dave! Bills on me!”

7. In the west, friend would say, “I cant help you, unless you….”

In China, friend would say “I can help you no matter what”

8. In the west, friend would say “He is an @$$ kisser, I don’t like him. She is such a loser!”

In China, friend would say, “Oh, he is a good man. I don’t know her that much, but she seem to be good person”

Things Chinese friends say is a reflection of a social, cultural norms in China. It’s not shady; things just work differently in China. Different way of thinking, and behaving are practiced everyday. That’s why you should pay close attention to the things Chinese friend say.