For years when people ask if I have any siblings, I’ve said, “Yes, I have a brother. He looks like me, but is a taller, strong version. A real Canadian Moose.” And I’d raise my shoulders and pretend to flex.
My brother living in Beijing was described in a Metro News article as “[sporting] a tall frame and sandy brown hair.” The article quotes his advice of tolerance:
“People yelling “hello” at you, asking to take their picture with you, staring, or commenting on the sharpness of your nose — they don’t mean any harm by it,” he said good naturedly.
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So true, I got gawked at from time to time when I was in China and Japan. I’ll tell you one thing though, the women over there love American men!
Talking about culture difference – yelling hello is considered a passionate and very friendly greeting. Actually the louder the better
One reverse thing: Westerners sometimes don’t mind licking figures after eating chicken, or delicious meal. Don’t do that in China. Kids are taught not to lick any finger at meal.