Thursday, January 21, 2010

Questions I'm asked daily

Literally almost everyday I am asked these questions and almost in this same order, by people on the street, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, everyone:

  • What country are you from? (this is usually my favorite question because it can go two different ways)
-I have them guess where I am from, and most of the time they guess Russian
-Or I say I'm Chinese! This is when they take a double look and start to smile and laugh! :)
  • "Wow! Your Chinese is so good! Can you really speak Chinese?" (at this point in the conversation I've only said two or three words)
  • Can you use chopsticks?
  • How long have you been here?
  • How long will you stay?
  • How old are you? (where they usually guess I'm between 17-23)
  • Do you have a boyfriend? If not, can I help you find one and set you up?
  • Would you be willing to marry a Chinese guy?
  • Are you a student here or working?
  • Will you be a teacher?
  • Do you like Chinese food?
  • Do you like/can you eat spicy foods? (the city where I live has very spicy food-which is amazing)!
  • Do you like living here? and why?
  • Can I have your phone number?
  • Can I have your QQ number? (a Chinese instant messaging program online)
  • How much is your rent a month? (asking about the prices of things is a common conversation topic)

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