CHINESE WHISPERING "What was that you said?"
by Ken Nicholson
Interest, in China, has never been higher and is set to rise to unprecedented levels. China is an enigma. There are many, very unusual customs, some of which stretch credulity. China is attracting increasing numbers of people, for business and tourism. The Olympic Games will forge new links with ever more people. If people come here expecting it to be anything like the west, they will be in for a surprise. The food is nothing like in your friendly local Chinese diner. Like life in the west, in the post war years, life is hard for the majority of people. People seem to live contented lives, with very few material possessions, by western standards. Look before you leap! If you are coming here for business, or pleasure, to leap, run, or throw things, or know anybody that is, it's better to find out what it's really like, before arrival, afterwards may be too late.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The author was a teacher in England, for more than 30 years. Looking for a change, adventure, and a new challenge in life; he came to China, to teach English, to students and teachers, in a provincial university. Learning Tai Ji has become a regular pastime, and a source of great joy. He has made many friends here. The language has been a hurdle, rather than a barrier. The author has three adult children, who reside in the UK. He thinks about them every day. Writing to them has suppressed the feelings of separation from them and friends. What started off, as a series of emails, caused such amusement, that it has now evolved into book, in the hope that it will amuse and inform the increasing number of people interested in China.
(2007, paperback, 188 pages)
Interest, in China, has never been higher and is set to rise to unprecedented levels. China is an enigma. There are many, very unusual customs, some of which stretch credulity. China is attracting increasing numbers of people, for business and tourism. The Olympic Games will forge new links with ever more people. If people come here expecting it to be anything like the west, they will be in for a surprise. The food is nothing like in your friendly local Chinese diner. Like life in the west, in the post war years, life is hard for the majority of people. People seem to live contented lives, with very few material possessions, by western standards. Look before you leap! If you are coming here for business, or pleasure, to leap, run, or throw things, or know anybody that is, it's better to find out what it's really like, before arrival, afterwards may be too late.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The author was a teacher in England, for more than 30 years. Looking for a change, adventure, and a new challenge in life; he came to China, to teach English, to students and teachers, in a provincial university. Learning Tai Ji has become a regular pastime, and a source of great joy. He has made many friends here. The language has been a hurdle, rather than a barrier. The author has three adult children, who reside in the UK. He thinks about them every day. Writing to them has suppressed the feelings of separation from them and friends. What started off, as a series of emails, caused such amusement, that it has now evolved into book, in the hope that it will amuse and inform the increasing number of people interested in China.
(2007, paperback, 188 pages)
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