I have a maid! THIS IS SO VERY ENOYING... Rather like having your mother trying to run after you and help with everything you do... Nevertheless the people are very friendly and humbling so I’m doing my best to take on board customs for the time being anyway. The whole house hold situation is reminiscent of a Ming Dynasty court setting. I'm getting the drift that dinner and lunch time is a communal affair as is my current bedroom with ... Detail
Beware of the Zebra MICKKINCHINA | Nov 24, 2007 12:01 GMT-5
All I can tell you is beware of the zebra crossings! The first thing that you will find when you visit china is that the crossing means very little to most drivers, they will continue to drive across it while people dive out of the way. Chinese highway code says that the pedestrian has the right of way but this still remains to be seen, it’s now only in some of the large cities where they are implementing more strict pedestrian crossing measures. Always remember to Stop, Look, Listen, and then look again and again. He he