In Response To: Re: You must learn Chinese to avoid trouble. (Turnoi)

That is a mighty step to take just to avoid trouble

You undoubtedly have an advantage if you learn Chinese-stands to reason really; nevertheless, some of us seem to get on okay with a bare smattering, especially if you have a TA. Seems a long way to come and a long time to stay, if you don't make an effort to learn some Mandarin though.