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Shanghai'd

We live in China and teach English. Compared to what we're used to, things are pretty much upside down.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Chinese proverb of the day


Chinese proverb
Don't open a shop unless you like to smile.

My version
Don't teach English in China unless you like to speak slowly and repeat yourself.

So maybe it's lacking that proverbial pithiness. But it's so true!

Desiree

at 4:48 PM  

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