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[quote=BOBERT,447643]"Maybe, it is a cultural divide. But I am happy to talk to you about this because you let me understand how to look at things from another angle."

I mean no disrespect to either you or other Chinese people BBQQ. I am genuinely saddened that many (most) people in China now believe that money is the panacea for all problems. It has become the ubiquitous preeminent gift for all occasions.

Everyone likes money and there are times when it's a useful tool to express your feelings. However there are times when it is most defiantly not.

I am reminded of a Chinese friend of mine who often asked incredulously why I didn't give my father money or ask him to live with me. He could not fathom that my father was a proud independent man and would be insulted by such condescending gestures on my part. In fact, despite the fact that he is poorer than me, he often bought ME drinks and paid for MY meals. He is the father and I am the son so he does not want me to  patronise him. He would be ashamed and embarrassed if he took money from his son unless there was absolutely no alternative. Different culture BBQQ.[/quote]

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