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Interesting elevator conversation
I just checked in for my HIX in Shanghai and I stepped into the elevator, then there was one American guy (Ag) in the elevator and suddenly an American Indian guy (AIg) came in.
Soon I heard an interesting conversation between them: AIg: Where are you from? Ag: I am from California. AIg: Seems you like here a lot. I can judge it from your face. Ag: Yes, I've been here for 14 years. I love China. AIg: Really? This is also my 13th time here. What are you doing here? Ag: I am an accountant... Then it was my floor, I went out. It is interesting to hear the conversation as well as to see that I have been totally ignored by them...:D |
My interesting elevator experience (in NYC):
I get in on the elevator. Chinese man is inside the elevator already standing in the middle (trust me, I know he is Chinese). He doesn't move, so no matter where I stand he is about 1 foot away from me. He reeks like cigarette smoke. He stares at me. Then, he says to me in Chinese: "Do you speak Chinese" ("中文吗？“） To which I reply in Chinese: ”Of course" (当然可以”） Elevator reaches the first floor. Man grunts, and walks away. |
Originally Posted by mnredfox
(Post 21722736)
My interesting elevator experience (in NYC):
I get in on the elevator. Chinese man is inside the elevator already standing in the middle (trust me, I know he is Chinese). He doesn't move, so no matter where I stand he is about 1 foot away from me. He reeks like cigarette smoke. He stares at me. Then, he says to me in Chinese: "Do you speak Chinese" ("中文吗？“） To which I reply in Chinese: ”Of course" (当然可以”） Elevator reaches the first floor. Man grunts, and walks away. |
Originally Posted by mnredfox
(Post 21722736)
My interesting elevator experience (in NYC):
I get in on the elevator. Chinese man is inside the elevator already standing in the middle (trust me, I know he is Chinese). He doesn't move, so no matter where I stand he is about 1 foot away from me. He reeks like cigarette smoke. He stares at me. Then, he says to me in Chinese: "Do you speak Chinese" ("中文吗？“） To which I reply in Chinese: ”Of course" (当然可以”） Elevator reaches the first floor. Man grunts, and walks away. |
Originally Posted by weather
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Sounds about right.....I'm in Shanghai right now and have had a few similar situations, interesting.
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Interesting elevator conversation
I try to avoid all elevator conversations in China by following the local custom of pressing the door close button as soon as I enter the elevator, regardless of how many people are rushing to get inside before the doors close.
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Originally Posted by travelinmanS
(Post 21727582)
I try to avoid all elevator conversations in China by following the local custom of pressing the door close button as soon as I enter the elevator, regardless of how many people are rushing to get inside before the doors close.
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Originally Posted by travelinmanS
(Post 21727582)
I try to avoid all elevator conversations in China by following the local custom of pressing the door close button as soon as I enter the elevator, regardless of how many people are rushing to get inside before the doors close.
can always throw the people out.:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHMf2Lryfng |
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