Au Pair BLOG
Dealing with Culture Shock in China
You can hardly open a magazine or newspaper these days without finding an article on the rise of China, so it’s not surprising the country attracts scores of expats looking to boost their international business bona fides or experience some of the most vibrant cities in the East. But China
10 Things You Must Know About Chinese Weddings
1 Vows Chinese weddings are not the place where vows take place, as this is done at a local government office beforehand when the paperwork is signed. Therefore if you attend a Chinese wedding you will not be watching the legalization of the marriage, but just be attending the celebration
Chinese Drinking Culture
A HANDFUL OF RULES, in case you find yourself at a Chinese party — and by this I mean fully Chinese, as in your Chinese boss or business partner invites you for dinner and you’re the only foreigner there (drinking with young Chinese people in mixed company doesn’t count —
Do’s and Don’ts in China
Greeting Address a person by an honorific title or by Mr., Mrs., or Miss plus the family name. A handshake is the most common form of greeting, or just a nod. The oldest person is always greeted first as a sign of respect. Table Manners Drinking a toast – tap
Top 10 Attractions in China
The Great Wall of China In the eyes of most travelers, you haven’t been to China if you haven’t climbed the Great Wall. One of the iconic symbols of China, the Great Wall is the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path
British Encourage Citizens to “Work Like the Chinese”
The British Conservative Party has encouraged citizens to “Work like the Chinese,” while reducing family tax credits. The Party said that low-income Britons must work hard “like the Chinese do,” in order not to be dependent on government welfare. This line of thinking, has of course, angered a number of