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 will find many that many girls are actually eager to sleep with you on the second or third date (in fact, they are often the ones to initiate it)…

Written on July 29, 2008 | Posted in Relationships | No Comment

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 China. However, having just written this, it is also true that most Chinese girls will more favorably evaluate a foreign man’s physical appearance than their Western counterparts do.

Written on July 29, 2008 | Posted in Relationships | No Comment

Understanding The Effects of Mianzi (Face) in China

…Westerners place far more emphasis on the literal integrity and meaning of spoken words and, from our perspective (having completely missed the contextual meta-communications), we will only hear a “lie” whereas a Chinese would have known intuitively and precisely what was intended and would not have perceived intentional deception at all.

Written on July 28, 2008 | Posted in Relationships | No Comment