jamrolypoly
- 2016-11-11
Spitting is something that should be of concern to every FT in China, IMHO, it spreads diseases and is something third world and that would get you punched/shouted at in a developed country. As for second hand smoke, that is also wrong to someone who does not smoke, especially when there is a no smoking sign.No problems with smokers who smoke outside or in an area where smoking is permitted.
Former FT in China
- 2016-11-11
Have to disagree: People who refrain from insulting and offending the Chinese after being provoked whilst in China are also guilty of being politically correct. If I don't like certain Chinese people I will insult and offend them, the location is of no concern to me. I am a confrontational person. I don't believe in negotiation, finding middle ground/co-operation or any of that PC shit.
The fact is that the Chinese like to provoke foreigners and they are cowards. They are behaving like the Japanese prior to WW II, as individuals and also as a nation. One day the Chinese nation as a whole is going to get a big black eye.
Whenever I see spitting/drunkenness/smoking, I do nothing. Those things do not annoy me.
However, if I'm provoked by a rude person in my daily life, I don't overlook it. Queue jumpers get a dirty look and I'll insert myself between a would-be queue jumper and the counter to reclaim my position in the queue. The mothers of screaming children on public transport or in restaurants will also be glared at. I will utter a complaint while shaking my head. However, this seldom happens as does being stared at by strangers. I'll stare back at them while shaking my head. In banks I'll argue with what they say if I think it's BS.
Horses for courses:
I happen to think there are many good things for me in China that far outweigh the negatives. That's why I'm still here after all those years.
You say the opposite, that's your right. I've no complaints about your doing so. And you're not in China. Fair enough.