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Imported Habits

Posted on October 30, 2013October 30, 2013 by Jo

Last week I stumbled across this post written by a foreigner in China about the habits she has picked up in China that she will take with her upon leaving. A summary of her list: 1. Saying “bye bye.” 2. Drinking hot water 3. Bargaining “out of principle.” 4. Adding Chinese words into English sentences…

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