Interesting elevator conversation
Nov 3, 2013 | 6:12 am
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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...
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...
Nov 4, 2013 | 12:36 am
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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.
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.
Nov 4, 2013 | 5:14 am
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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.
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.
Nov 4, 2013 | 5:54 am
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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.
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.
Nov 4, 2013 | 7:09 am
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Nov 4, 2013 | 5:03 pm
#6
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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.
Nov 5, 2013 | 12:49 pm
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Too Funny! I find this same custom in Korea and Vietnam too.
Nov 5, 2013 | 2:38 pm
#8
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can always throw the people out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHMf2Lryfng