-It's okay to wear the same clothes 4 or 5 days without washing them
-It's okay to only shower once or twice a week
-It's a little like living in the middle of the zoo or the stock show
-Bugs are a way of life
-There are many opportunities to come face to face with your own filth
-Never leave home without toilet paper or Kleenex and hand sanitizer
-Don't wait too long to do laundry, as it takes 2 or 3 days to dry
-You can survive for a long time on potatoes, oatmeal, and Cheetos
-Pomolos (like big grapefruits but not as sour) are really good
-But you should never eat a whole one in two days
-Funky things happen to your digestive system
-Problems with your digestive system are perfectly acceptable to discuss during meals
-Don't ask what you are eating
-Wooden chopsticks are way easier than ivory or plastic chopsticks
-Some things just smell like China
-The market is even grosser than usual when it's rainy
-NEVER leave home without an umbrella
-It's easy to make it all the way to class and not realize you're still wearing slippers
-If you hear banging or smell burning, it's probably okay
-You can adjust really easily to showering without a curtain
-Climbing the stairs to the sixth floor never really gets easier
-Check broccoli very carefully for worms
-Don't put big things down the trash chute
-There's nothing wrong with wearing coats and hats inside
-If the phone rings after 10:00 p.m., you probably don't want to talk to whomever is calling
-Don't buy newly-released movies too soon--they may only be in Russian
-If your slipper is too close to the heater, it will get scorched
-It is not culturally acceptable to wear shorts or short sleeves after September, even if it is 70 degrees out
-It's also unacceptable to be seen without a jacket on after September, regardless of the weather
-Which is why yesterday, when it was 70 degrees, the old men were out in their fur hats, long johns, and winter coats
-Taking your jacket off in front of other people is rude
-Students are really dumb about cheating
-If you have to stop writing on the chalkboard to pull up your pants, students will think it's very funny
-They also think it's funny when you draw pictures
-Or dance
-Or sing
-Or forget what you are saying
-It's really difficult to continue teaching class after you get the giggles
-Watching a chicken being plucked is sort of a fascinating process
-Sometimes, going to the Wang Ke Long (grocery store) causes a nervous breakdown and you come out with 20 kuai worth of candy and nothing else
posted by Sara @ 11:01 PM
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