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Hi From Shanghai :)

July 21st, 2012 at 05:34 pm

I've been away for 22 days now. First Japan, than studying in Nanjing, but coming to Shanghai for weekends -- Shanghai is much more fun.

I've been spending a lot. Not even keeping track. Having new experiences. I think being in a foreign country for an extended period of time does change how you act, think, and feel in some ways. And now I'm remembering all of that. It is difficult to put into words.... maybe when I have some time.

2 Responses to “Hi From Shanghai :)”

  1. snafu Says:
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    The culture is very different in PRC from Jpn. Except in lg. dept. stores or very high end stores, everyone is expected to negotiate prices [dazhe]. Tourists are made fun of when they pay asking price. It's important to smile and make bargaining a pleasant experience when asking for a 33% discount. A lot of what you see isn't what it's purported to be, nothing is returnable, and a good dose of skepticism is important.

    You may recall Apple Corp. was shocked when they discovered that their outlets were knock-offs! Neither staff nor merchandise were the 'real' thing

  2. snafu Says:
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    Hope you were successful in your quest for high quality pearls while in Jpn. There is beautiful jewelry design/workmanship in PRC as well.

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