I think ShuaiGe posted this thread more to provide an opportunity for discussion and for others to gain insight from his mistakes. This is the type of story most guys would tell and laugh about over a pint years ago, but probably wouldn't want to talk about shortly after the experience. No need to further analyze his errors, unless there is some value to be gain by the community from doing so.
On an unrelated note, I hope that for anyone reading, this puts the final nail into the coffee of belief that Asian-Americans have a "special cultural insight" into Chinese (or any other) culture.
On an unrelated note, I hope that for anyone reading, this puts the final nail into the coffee of belief that Asian-Americans have a "special cultural insight" into Chinese (or any other) culture.
I'm the King of Beijing!