I've been meaning to write this post for a while, but have been procrastinating for various reasons. One of the most interesting things that I have encountered while in China is crossing the street. If you are reading this in the States, while sitting on the couch, you may laugh thinking that it is more complected than waiting for the signal to turn. Instead, in China, it's more like the 100m dash. What follows are a few guidelines that have been compiled by the people I've encountered while in China. 1) Wait for a native to begin crossing the street, and cross with them. Not only safe, but a good way to make friends and practice your Chinese! 2) All signals, traffic or otherwise, are merely suggestions of what should be happening. I've watched cars run
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