talkshop

Today we (the bulk of NCSH07) met Janice today. She is in the NCSH06 Jan 06 batch. Having some business to return to Singapore, she kindly met with us to chill out and plug any queries we had about the programme.

As confirmed over and over again, we will be left to fend for ourselves once we land in China. No one will help us for the next one year, somewhat literally. I quote someone: "The only guarantee we can give you is… NONE!".

Janice gave us some practical and work related advice and experience. We learnt that in China:

1. Take care when public, the roads are not safe, drivers, riders or cyclists assume you have a pair of all-seeing eyes.
2. The Chinese are loud and fierce. Its their way of life. Don’t worry or be shy, just shout at the waiter! 伙计！！
3. Do not go to the local chinese doctor, go for the foreign (ang moh) ones, supposedly more reputable and you can claim insurance..
4. Woman do not shave, their armpits are a display of fluff. Must feel morbid for guys like us after looking at it for awhile.
5. Watch for the spit. On the floor, in the air or hurtling out of anyone’s mouth, especially if its coming fast at you!
6. Public transport can be messy with the mega crowds. Take care of your private parts unless you d not mind people stuffing themselves against your parts..