Answer Yes, they acknowledge the 4th. lol. American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai actually had a special 4th of July event, but I didn't go. There are also several US restaurants (or Americans running restos) in Shanghai, thus several restaurants/clubs/bars had special activities for Americans (e.g. barbeques, mini fireworks).
Does China (or any of its subcultures) acknowledge the 4th of July at all? I wouldn't blame them if they didn't being as though the day has nothing to do with China, but I can think of worse excuses to blow up fireworks.
Mandarin lessons This is the first mention of your mandarin lessons and I so enjoyed the card with the caption in Chinese! The lessons are really helping-Love Mom
Hey, I've been following your blog for a while as I'm planning to do an internship with NSC within a month in Shanghai. It's really fun reading them :)
Keep the updates coming!!
Queues At least the chinois "queue" up to get on the Metro. As I'm sure you know, no one lines up for the Metro is Paris. Instead, everyone pushes and shoves their way in...even when there isn't enough room. Those chinois, I'll tell you what :)
Well, when you think about it, there is going to be more meat on a bigger dog as opposed to a little yappy one. I'm not saying it doesn't weird me out too, but I guess it makes sense.
Hope you're having a blast.
GRANT! Holy balls, I miss you lots man! Thanks for reading my blog, you're a real pal. And I'm glad to hear my sense of humor is increasing over here. How's D.C.?!
SAM! Hey friend. Been reading your blog. You are hilarious. Good to see that China is magnifying your already amazing sense of humor. Keep the updates comin! :)
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no worries Thanks babe...alert noted - several times actually.
And they were a very pleasant couple, so it was all good. But I'll be watching out for that fo sho.
faite attention hey im glad to here your having fun and stuff but just be careful about people apporaching u to practise theyre english it seems you got people who actually did want to pratice but i must say most of them are con artists...
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I think I am most intrigued by the doctors who got on board and checked you all for swine flu. How crazy!?! But, understandable. The tea house sounds fun. Love you!!
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Hi there! For two months, I was an intern at the Shanghai Business Review magazine--the leading magazine for senior management of international companies in Shanghai. I absolutely loved the internship and this is the blog I had while I was there. Enjoy the stories, it was truly a memorable experience.
I appreciate any comments and news from any reader near or far so feel free to comment.
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Yes, they acknowledge the 4th. lol. American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai actually had a special 4th of July event, but I didn't go. There are also several US restaurants (or Americans running restos) in Shanghai, thus several restaurants/clubs/bars had special activities for Americans (e.g. barbeques, mini fireworks).