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Z-visa Letter of Invitation Now “Visa Notification”
The former Letter of Invitation is now apparently being referred to as the “Official Invitation Notice,” “Visa Notification,” …
Excellent Satellite TV Package For Foreigners in China
They offer three different packages, including the now defunct Dream TV, but the one that I have and …
China Mandates Preinstallation of Web Filtering Software
Effective July 1, 2009, computers manufactured and sold in China must contain a web filtering software package known …
Let Me See Your Papers!
For the most part, areas known for prostitution, drug trafficking, as well as “bar streets” and particularly night …
China News
Is Chinese Female Preference for Western Men Just A Memory?
One anonymous 30-year-old poster on a Chinese internet forum said she had dated four foreign men, but that “while they might be more romantic and have better taste than Chinese men, they are not as good in some ways. One of my ex-boyfriends was very petty. We had to split the bill in a restaurant even after going out a long time, which rarely happens with Chinese men.”
Friendships in China
For the most part, and there are exceptions, the doctrine of quid pro quo does not apply in regard to foreign teachers who are seen as “just passing through.” You were simply an “iron” that was “struck” while the opportunity was hot, i.e., you were simply exploited.
Teaching English in China for Non-White, Non-Native Speakers
My best advice is that if you are a highly qualified English teacher who also happens to be a non-native speaker and/or not white, do not waste your time even thinking about teaching oral English in China—unless you have some strong personal reason for doing so, like the Chinese-American woman I mentioned above.
Opening Your Own School – Part Four
Your competition will send countless “spies” to check out your school. They’re not hard to spot—just look for the “parent” carrying a video recorder and a notebook, asking “Can you show me your school licenses, your teachers’ diplomas, and provide me with a copy of your curricula and lesson plans?”
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What a Difference a Train Ride Makes in China
The train ride to Hong Kong from Guangzhou is quite a pleasant one: just about two hours from the east train …
How NOT to Apply for a Job Teaching English in China
Do NOT throw away your only chance at making a good first impression by asking if you should really …
Are Foreign Teachers Who Date Their Students Unethical?
Foreign oral English teachers in China’s university system clearly exist outside the institutional, social, political, and academic mainstream. One …
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Enough
I have a good friend back home who occasionally sends me spiritually-uplifting e-mails usually containing inspirational photos, PowerPoint …
How China Saved My Life
The language barrier was the worst part but not the only thing that tormented me. I hated …
On Being Jewish in China During Christmas
… in China, Christmas is nothing more than a day for gift giving and shopping. The holiday here …
Six Years in China: Teacher, Student, Entrepreneur
What a fascinating country China is and being a part of the fervor and progress is what makes …
Dating Etiquette, Relationships and Sex in China
Much to your surprise, and, paradoxically perhaps (in light of the relative importance of virginity at marriage), you …
What Are Chinese Girls Really Looking For in a Man?
… overall physical appearance is simply not considered a very important factor for women in mate selection in …
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...So far, not much has been written about how cultural factors affect what people do online, and, also, how those factors might interact with the online disinhibition effect. Your article is an important step in that direction. Thanks for sharing it with me..., John Suler, PhD, Rider University, The Psychology of Cyberspace.
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