Lessons (Part 2)

1. It is perfectly acceptable to take a nap in the office. In fact, bring your pillow and eye cover. This is usually done during/after lunch.

2. Squatting is also perfectly acceptable. In fact it is considered very comfortable. And no, I do not mean taking over a place illegally, I mean the literal act of squatting... be it as a toilet, or just on the sidewalk to take a rest from the long hot day.

3. Speaking of sidewalks, want to dance? Then join your local sidewalk dance class! They meet at least once a week on random street corners. (Note: this is a formal activity with dance instructor, choreography and specific dance tracks).

4. Diapers are for foreigners. Children in China have split pants so that they can take care of business anywhere, anytime. (This fashion trend comes in shorts for summer and fleece pants for winter, and is unisex).

5. It is perfectly acceptable to smoke, burp, and spit in public. Blowing your nose, however, is not.

6. One way streets only apply to cars (and even that is debatable). Bikes and scooters can go both ways on every road. *Moral of the story: as a pedestrian, ALWAYS look both ways multiple times and still be prepared to get honked/yelled at for crossing at the right/wrong time*

7. Bills can be paid at convenience stores, in cash. They cannot be paid online.

8. When preparing your lunch in the office, please make sure to "queu" your food for microwave use. This quite literally means lining up your tupperware next to the microwave and waiting your turn. You are not allowed to "skip" in line, even if the person in front of you is nowhere to be found and the microwave is not in use.

9. Fireworks are more about noise than lights. In fact, most fireworks seem to be set off during the day.

10. Who you know is more important that what you know. Regardless of how it may affect others around you.