{"id":423,"date":"2023-10-24T03:58:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2023\/10\/24\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T03:58:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:58:42","slug":"4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Aspects Of Living In China That May Give You Culture Shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>If you live in the city, expect to face thick crowds whenever you go out, especially at rush hour. Lately I work in the suburbs and rarely travel into the city during rush hour. One time recently, I made the mistake of taking the subway in Guangzhou into<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#_The_Sheer_Masses_Of_People\" title=\"&nbsp;The Sheer Masses Of People\">&nbsp;The Sheer Masses Of People<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Photo_QQ\" title=\"Photo:QQ\">Photo:QQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Photo_Xinhuanet\" title=\"Photo:Xinhuanet\">Photo:Xinhuanet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Chicken_Feet_Are_More_Expensive_Than_Chicken_Breasts\" title=\"Chicken Feet Are More Expensive Than Chicken Breasts\">Chicken Feet Are More Expensive Than Chicken Breasts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Photo_Xiachufang\" title=\"Photo:Xiachufang\">Photo:Xiachufang<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#If_You_Catch_A_Cold_It_Is_Your_Fault\" title=\"If You Catch A Cold, It Is Your Fault\">If You Catch A Cold, It Is Your Fault<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Photo_news18a\" title=\"Photo:news18a\">Photo:news18a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Sooner_or_later_you_are_bound_to_catch_a_cold_When_you_do_the_first_question_your_colleagues_will_ask_you_is_%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CHuh_Why_did_I_catch_cold%E2%80%9D_You_will_probably_not_be_able_to_answer_why_so_they_will_graciously_give_you_some_reasons\" title=\"Sooner or later you are bound to catch a cold. When you do, the first question your colleagues will ask you is \u201cwhy?\u201d \u201cHuh? Why did I catch cold?\u201d You will probably not be able to answer why so they will graciously give you some reasons.\">Sooner or later you are bound to catch a cold. When you do, the first question your colleagues will ask you is \u201cwhy?\u201d \u201cHuh? Why did I catch cold?\u201d You will probably not be able to answer why so they will graciously give you some reasons.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#1_You_used_an_air_conditioner_didnt_you_Air_conditioners_are_considered_to_be_unnatural_and_unhealthy_The_drastic_change_in_temperature_between_the_air_conditioned_room_and_the_outside_air_is_believed_to_cause_sickness\" title=\"1.&nbsp;You used an air conditioner, didn&#8217;t you? Air conditioners are considered to be unnatural and unhealthy. The drastic change in temperature between the air conditioned room and the outside air is believed to cause sickness.\">1.&nbsp;You used an air conditioner, didn&#8217;t you? Air conditioners are considered to be unnatural and unhealthy. The drastic change in temperature between the air conditioned room and the outside air is believed to cause sickness.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#2_Did_you_leave_your_windows_open_Leaving_your_windows_open_and_getting_all_of_that_fresh_Chinese_city_air_is_THE_secret_to_living_a_healthy_life\" title=\"2.&nbsp;Did you leave your windows open? Leaving your windows open and getting all of that fresh Chinese city air is THE secret to living a healthy life.\">2.&nbsp;Did you leave your windows open? Leaving your windows open and getting all of that fresh Chinese city air is THE secret to living a healthy life.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#3_You_wore_shorts_again_didnt_you_This_reason_may_remind_you_of_your_grandmothers_admonitions_to_wear_more_clothes_Chinese_have_an_amazing_ability_to_wear_jeans_year-round_even_in_sweltering_heat\" title=\"3.&nbsp;You wore shorts again, didn&#8217;t you? This reason may remind you of your grandmother&#8217;s admonitions to wear more clothes. Chinese have an amazing ability to wear jeans year-round even in sweltering heat.\">3.&nbsp;You wore shorts again, didn&#8217;t you? This reason may remind you of your grandmother&#8217;s admonitions to wear more clothes. Chinese have an amazing ability to wear jeans year-round even in sweltering heat.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#4_You_should_drink_more_soup_or_more_tea_or_massage_yourself_more_or_exercise_more_These_are_a_few_more_of_the_preventive_things_you_can_do_in_order_to_ward_off_sickness\" title=\"4. You should drink more soup or more tea or massage yourself more or exercise more. These are a few more of the preventive things you can do in order to ward off sickness.\">4. You should drink more soup or more tea or massage yourself more or exercise more. These are a few more of the preventive things you can do in order to ward off sickness.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#While_I_think_these_things_are_funny_I_will_admit_that_Chinese_people_as_a_whole_are_much_healthier_than_their_Western_counterparts_and_my_wife_also_catches_a_cold_much_less_often_than_I_do_so_maybe_there_is_something_to_it\" title=\"While I think these things are funny, I will admit that Chinese people as a whole are much healthier than their Western counterparts and my wife also catches a cold much less often than I do, so maybe there is something to it.\">While I think these things are funny, I will admit that Chinese people as a whole are much healthier than their Western counterparts and my wife also catches a cold much less often than I do, so maybe there is something to it.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Expect_To_Be_Asked_Personal_Questions\" title=\"Expect To Be Asked Personal Questions\">Expect To Be Asked Personal Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Perhaps_you_take_your_kids_down_to_the_playground_to_play_Soon_you_start_a_conversation_with_another_adult_watching_their_child_It_could_go_something_like_this\" title=\"Perhaps you take your kids down to the playground to play. Soon you start a conversation with another adult watching their child. It could go something like this:\">Perhaps you take your kids down to the playground to play. Soon you start a conversation with another adult watching their child. It could go something like this:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9CHi_Where_are_you_from%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cHi. Where are you from?\u201d\">\u201cHi. Where are you from?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9CI_am_from_the_US%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cI am from the U.S.\u201d\">\u201cI am from the U.S.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9COh_America_is_very_good_People_in_America_are_very_rich_How_much_did_you_pay_for_your_house%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cOh, America is very good. People in America are very rich. How much did you pay for your house?\u201d\">\u201cOh, America is very good. People in America are very rich. How much did you pay for your house?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9CHuh%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cHuh?\u201d\">\u201cHuh?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9CYou_must_make_a_lot_of_money_How_much_do_you_make_in_a_month_My_friend_says_teachers_get_paid_very_well%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cYou must make a lot of money. How much do you make in a month? My friend says teachers get paid very well.\u201d\">\u201cYou must make a lot of money. How much do you make in a month? My friend says teachers get paid very well.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#%E2%80%9CEmm_You_tell_me_first_and_then_I_may_tell_you%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cEmm. You tell me first and then I may tell you!\u201d\">\u201cEmm. You tell me first and then I may tell you!\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#I_have_not_figured_out_the_reason_yet_but_I_have_been_asked_similar_questions_hundreds_of_times_Now_I_am_not_surprised_anymore_but_try_to_graciously_change_the_topic_without_answering_To_avoid_culture_shock_you_should_plan_ahead_how_you_will_address_this_question_so_it_doesnt_fluster_when_it_inevitably_comes\" title=\"I have not figured out the reason yet, but I have been asked similar questions hundreds of times. Now I am not surprised anymore, but try to graciously change the topic without answering. To avoid culture shock, you should plan ahead how you will address this question so it doesn&#8217;t fluster when it inevitably comes.\">I have not figured out the reason yet, but I have been asked similar questions hundreds of times. Now I am not surprised anymore, but try to graciously change the topic without answering. To avoid culture shock, you should plan ahead how you will address this question so it doesn&#8217;t fluster when it inevitably comes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/4-aspects-of-living-in-china-that-may-give-you-culture-shock\/#Did_you_meet_this_before_Please_share_your_experience\" title=\"Did you meet this before? Please&nbsp;share your experience.\">Did you meet this before? Please&nbsp;share your experience.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Sheer_Masses_Of_People\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">&nbsp;The Sheer Masses Of People<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_QQ\"><\/span> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"11.jpeg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fvvxif6NFF8WCSD-qTUgOq0hnJ3j?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"398.268\" width=\"598\" title=\"\">Photo:QQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>If you live in the city, expect to face thick crowds whenever you go out, especially at rush hour. Lately I work in the suburbs and rarely travel into the city during rush hour. One time recently, I made the mistake of taking the subway in Guangzhou into the city during rush hour, and on the most crowded line in town (a quadruple \u201cno-no\u201d). There were literally thousands of people waiting to get onto the same trains (I will not say they were waiting in queues.) When the doors opened, a few unlucky people tried to push their wait while the masses tried to push their way in. <\/p>\n<p>One elderly lady seemed to have no hope to make it in as she was stuck two feet outside of the doors. But after pushing and pushing, she somehow squeezed in. To a Westerner, it seems more violent than football. We hesitate while trying to keep some semblance of dignity. Meanwhile commuters continue squeezing past. <\/p>\n<p>Though I did see two men in a fist fight once presumably because one bumped the other one a bit too hard, the crowds keep surprisingly calm. This is just what it is like going to work in the morning. Either accept it and go with the flow or be driven crazy.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Xinhuanet\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpeg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FtX5tW538dFWeeA6fL3NL4D_LzBK?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"348\" width=\"640\" title=\"\">Photo:Xinhuanet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Buses are even worse because they pack in just as many people but the air conditioners don&#8217;t work well and the buses get stuck in traffic. For holidays, it is routine to just go out and window shop for the whole day, so if you plan to go out at peak times brace yourselves to deal with the crowds.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicken_Feet_Are_More_Expensive_Than_Chicken_Breasts\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Chicken Feet Are More Expensive Than Chicken Breasts<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Xiachufang\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><\/span><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"33.jpeg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FuH8AM35_xzUm5hX5X_M-VMvhgjh?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"600\" width=\"600\" title=\"\">Photo:Xiachufang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><font>The Chinese method of cooking is completely different than Western countries. We tend to like large pieces of meat, which are marinated or spiced. Then we also add in dip or sauce for extra flavor. Asians prefer the all-natural flavor of meat and cook it in a way that \u201cbrings out its natural\u201d juices. Therefore live chickens and fresh animals of every kind are preferred to frozen chunks of meet. <br \/><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font>The most surprising example of this is that chicken feet are more expensive per pound than chicken breast. While I understand the concept of natural flavor, I will freely admit that to this day I do not begin to comprehend why chicken feet are so popular. What is there to eat on a chicken foot? So far I have not been able to answer this question, but if you try and discover the secret, please tell me.<\/font><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5>   <\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Catch_A_Cold_It_Is_Your_Fault\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">If You Catch A Cold, It Is Your Fault<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><\/span><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4.jpeg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FjzeILbGV5H2exTs0IgqfUaUaLC5?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"336.1466395112016\" width=\"598\" title=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_news18a\"><\/span>Photo:news18a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sooner_or_later_you_are_bound_to_catch_a_cold_When_you_do_the_first_question_your_colleagues_will_ask_you_is_%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%9CHuh_Why_did_I_catch_cold%E2%80%9D_You_will_probably_not_be_able_to_answer_why_so_they_will_graciously_give_you_some_reasons\"><\/span><font>Sooner or later you are bound to catch a cold. When you do, the first question your colleagues will ask you is \u201cwhy?\u201d \u201cHuh? Why did I catch cold?\u201d You will probably not be able to answer why so they will graciously give you some reasons.<\/font><br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_used_an_air_conditioner_didnt_you_Air_conditioners_are_considered_to_be_unnatural_and_unhealthy_The_drastic_change_in_temperature_between_the_air_conditioned_room_and_the_outside_air_is_believed_to_cause_sickness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 18, 235);\"><strong>1.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>You used an air conditioner, didn&#8217;t you? Air conditioners are considered to be unnatural and unhealthy. The drastic change in temperature between the air conditioned room and the outside air is believed to cause sickness.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Did_you_leave_your_windows_open_Leaving_your_windows_open_and_getting_all_of_that_fresh_Chinese_city_air_is_THE_secret_to_living_a_healthy_life\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 18, 235);\"><strong>2.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>Did you leave your windows open? Leaving your windows open and getting all of that fresh Chinese city air is THE secret to living a healthy life.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_wore_shorts_again_didnt_you_This_reason_may_remind_you_of_your_grandmothers_admonitions_to_wear_more_clothes_Chinese_have_an_amazing_ability_to_wear_jeans_year-round_even_in_sweltering_heat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 18, 235);\"><strong>3.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>You wore shorts again, didn&#8217;t you? This reason may remind you of your grandmother&#8217;s admonitions to wear more clothes. Chinese have an amazing ability to wear jeans year-round even in sweltering heat.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_should_drink_more_soup_or_more_tea_or_massage_yourself_more_or_exercise_more_These_are_a_few_more_of_the_preventive_things_you_can_do_in_order_to_ward_off_sickness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 18, 235);\"><strong>4. <\/strong><\/span>You should drink more soup or more tea or massage yourself more or exercise more. These are a few more of the preventive things you can do in order to ward off sickness.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_I_think_these_things_are_funny_I_will_admit_that_Chinese_people_as_a_whole_are_much_healthier_than_their_Western_counterparts_and_my_wife_also_catches_a_cold_much_less_often_than_I_do_so_maybe_there_is_something_to_it\"><\/span>While I think these things are funny, I will admit that Chinese people as a whole are much healthier than their Western counterparts and my wife also catches a cold much less often than I do, so maybe there is something to it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5>   <\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expect_To_Be_Asked_Personal_Questions\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Expect To Be Asked Personal Questions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><\/span><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5.jpeg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FteVJziJnM1ofoaaIVV-4Ct-8iVW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"343\" width=\"515\" title=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perhaps_you_take_your_kids_down_to_the_playground_to_play_Soon_you_start_a_conversation_with_another_adult_watching_their_child_It_could_go_something_like_this\"><\/span>Perhaps you take your kids down to the playground to play. Soon you start a conversation with another adult watching their child. It could go something like this:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHi_Where_are_you_from%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cHi. Where are you from?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_am_from_the_US%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cI am from the U.S.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9COh_America_is_very_good_People_in_America_are_very_rich_How_much_did_you_pay_for_your_house%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cOh, America is very good. People in America are very rich. How much did you pay for your house?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHuh%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cHuh?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYou_must_make_a_lot_of_money_How_much_do_you_make_in_a_month_My_friend_says_teachers_get_paid_very_well%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cYou must make a lot of money. How much do you make in a month? My friend says teachers get paid very well.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CEmm_You_tell_me_first_and_then_I_may_tell_you%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cEmm. You tell me first and then I may tell you!\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_have_not_figured_out_the_reason_yet_but_I_have_been_asked_similar_questions_hundreds_of_times_Now_I_am_not_surprised_anymore_but_try_to_graciously_change_the_topic_without_answering_To_avoid_culture_shock_you_should_plan_ahead_how_you_will_address_this_question_so_it_doesnt_fluster_when_it_inevitably_comes\"><\/span>I have not figured out the reason yet, but I have been asked similar questions hundreds of times. Now I am not surprised anymore, but try to graciously change the topic without answering. To avoid culture shock, you should plan ahead how you will address this question so it doesn&#8217;t fluster when it inevitably comes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_meet_this_before_Please_share_your_experience\"><\/span>Did you meet this before? 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