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Trammel
Dec 31, 2007
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Warbird posted:

I proposed at once such place, so take that as you will. Pretty sure the party present booked it for the "on the tin" use though.

Edit - I also asked for her father's permission while more than slightly drunk. China is weird.

Her father was the one buying the baijiu at the time?

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Trammel
Dec 31, 2007
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Johnny Five-Jaces posted:

what does everyone in this thread think about hot pot

HotPot is awesome, and Hai Di Lao is open 24 hours. You can take advantage of that.

Get half spicy / half non-spicy communal pot, and there's nothing better for hanging out with friends.

Also, you can buy the HotPot elements and pots relatively cheaply, pre-made sauces and spices in supermarkets, and the international baggage allowances for most Chinese airlines is 46kg.

Trammel
Dec 31, 2007
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My only experience with English teachers in China was back in April 2012, when, out with friends at dinner. There was a 17 year old kid there, determined to practice her English, who later asked to borrow my phone, as hers had ran out of battery, and she said needed to send a message to her English teacher. I didn't mind, but later when I saw there had been 50+ messages sent back and forth, curiosity got the better of me, and I invaded her privacy to read what she had written on my phone.

English Teacher from England posted:

You want to become sexier?

Pupil posted:

I want to more big.

English Teacher posted:

But you want to leave me

Pupil posted:

Because you treat me not in well. :-)

English Teacher posted:

Do you really want to be big or do you want to be big because you want me?

Pupil posted:

Both, maybe
Yes.I want u. But if you treat me not good. Even if I want u. I still can leave u. :-)

English Teacher posted:

When will you buy a new bra? I guess putting my cum on your breasts didn't make them grow

Pupil posted:

What r u want to say?

English Teacher posted:

I really want to see you in a bra that's the correct size

Pupil posted:

:-) .think about this way.I want to give a chance.to u. So Right know I won't leave u. But if u still treat me not good. Like before. I really will find another man. :-)

English Teacher posted:

You still need to wait until June

Pupil posted:

I think have someone willing to wait to June.

English Teacher posted:

You looked thinner today :-P and you seemed determined to show me you cleavage

It goes on.....

One thing I couldn't believe was the total lack of surprise when I rather hesitantly asked if this was OK for teachers in China? People assured me it was fine, and that the head-teacher of a local English school had married one of his pupils, and they knew of several other teachers who had dated pupils.

Granted, this was in a Tier 2 city, but, is this something that's acceptable or something that you've experienced in your schools?

Trammel
Dec 31, 2007
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Baronjutter posted:

Is there any market for an entirely western run english school in China that actually correctly teaches english and preps students for western universities? Or would that be illegal to open/operate?

Well, according to the first result from a google search on restrictions for foreign companies in china,

1421 consulting, May 2016 blogpost posted:

Since many Western recent graduates start as English teachers in China, setting up a school might seem like a good way of improving their career. The restriction means, however, that the institution which provides the education must be in a joint venture with a Chinese party. Not only that, but the school’s headmaster or chief administrator must be a Chinese national as well. Lastly, the Chinese party should account for at least half of the members of the board of directors. In layman terms, this means that a school cannot be set-up by foreigners alone and a Chinese partner must be found.

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