Speak on it, Silverboy!

More often than not, I agree with the sentiments of Silverboy, Linguisticus, and Turnoi. I lived and worked in China for five years, and I agree with a number of sentiments (but of course, not all) posted here by these guys. THEY are speaking the truth about working and living condition in China -- as opposed to guys like USMC who are at the very least, apologists and often propagandists for the astounding PRC.

I loved teaching Chinese students, but living there and dealing with employers and other conditions, despite my greatest efforts to cope and adjust, ultimately became too much to bear. All this nonsense about "saving face" is often ridiculous and hypocritical -- and loaded with double standards. I tried my best to be aware and thoughtful toward other's "face," but almost never did they consider my "face." It's all a big pile of one-sided, steaming BS!