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Thread: Soon to work in Harbin , Need to learn language fast! Starting now from Wisconsin USA

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[quote=LEONARDO,251618]Hi METAPHORE,

It seems that you are so anxious about your life in Harbin. Well, take it easy. There are some cultural differences between US and China, but no need to worry too much. Actually, when you come to China, you will feel Chinese and Americans share a lot in common. Especially, from your engineering background, you will have much to talk about with the men at your workplace. Harbin like Chicago is city renowned for the heavy industry. You will find your room to demonstrate your talent.

" I hear in china smoking is everywhere."
Partly, you are right. Like the situation in USA, smoking is a serious problem in China. In most public amusement sites like ballroom, KTV room,  it is hard to ward off smokers. Perhaps, there are some Non-smoking ballrooms. Since I was not a native Harbinese, it is only my assumption, hope some local harbinese will give you more constructive advice.

"I make beer and wine and love to cook but would love to learn more when I am ther how to cook the local cuisine."

You like beer very much, right?  Several days ago, I have just read a report about the beer brewing and wine making industry in Harbin. It says that Harbin has a very long history of beer-brewing. As early as about 1900, the people in Harbin has learnt the beer-brewing skills from Russians. In the past 100 years, Harbin's role in China's beer-brewing industry is like  Munich's  role in Germany's beer-brewing industry.  It is said that Harbinese are alcoholic(in a poitive sense). They can drink a lot of beer without being drunk. Harbinese are said to have the biggest beer belly ( beer stomach) in China. Ha ha!

"I do not want to make foolish mistakes due to my ignorance of Harbin society." 
" I want to know how to be open and trusting but still not be taken advantage of ."

Don't worry!  Well, it is comprehensible that you are worrying  about the complexity of interpersonal relationship when immersed in a strange environment. Like every other society, Harbin accomodates both the good and the evil. Generally speaking, most people are kind and nice. People from Northeast China enjoy the reputation of being broadminded, generous, simple and honest.

Anyway, welcome to China!  This is my little ( even trivial) proposal. Hopefully, it will help you. Others in this forum may give you some more helpful suggestions. Enjoy your journey to China!

By the way, "metaphor" is  a good name. Frankly speaking, I was impressed with your name so that I read your post.  Hope you are not a metaphor yourself, since 'metaphor' is hard to understand. LOL!! 
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