Mr. Sam,

Firstly, I think you are taking this rather too personally! However..

What I have stated is MY opinion from direct observation and from what my students have told me. My students are a clever lot. Far more hard working and talented than I am! I try my best to do right by them and teach them English that will be useful, and I consider it a privilege to be here.

I stay in China because I like it. I like the people and the social environment. I enjoy the challenge and the more dynamic culture you have here. I stay here because I think I can do some good. I stay here because my Chinese girfriend is here! I stay here because the beer is cheap! (that was a joke). Well the beer is cheap!! Anyway, lots of reasons!

When did I say people here were not clever?

If you are going to take everything that people say about China personally, you will have a life full of stress and worry. Instead of just telling me to get lost perhaps you can come back with a rational rejoinder?

I assume you are a 中国人? What are your views on the Chinese educations sytem? Do you disagree with what has been written? I would be glad to hear your opinion. I am always willing to get involved in a *rational* debate, and I am sure all the other regulars of this forum would be too!

Over to you...

DoS

> Mr. DoS,

> Thank you for you feedback.

> Please let me know why you stay in a country like China? I am sure
> your own society will benefit and keep growing with your clever
> input. I would not stay or be happy in a country that I consider not
> clever.

> Thank you in advance for reply.

> Sam