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Q: Do you feel any obligation to help Chinese people at home?
I was in downtown tonight and saw some lost Mainlanders. First I was shocked to see such specimens, these weren't your typical "we have money to travel" Mainlanders. These people were straight outta Qinghai, ratty blue sport coats with fake lacoste shirts under them and such. I'm surprised they even got visas.
I could see they were lost and thought for a second about asking if they needed a hand in Chinese and such, but kept moving because, though I've done it in the past, I hate doing the whole "yes I speak Chinese, do you need help?" Routine and I just wanted to get on the train home.
Perhaps if they were waiting at a light and we were standing together I'd of said something, but I didn't wanna stop.
I feel a bit guilty now.
This ever happen to you at home?
I have offered help in the past. In China I had a few people go out of their way to help me so I figure I am just returning the favor.
No one ever comes to my hometown; it's too small. Actually I would help any foreigner in my town because if they're there, they surely lost their way.
It happens now and then
a few weeks ago a lady was trying to explain to a shop assistant what she wanted
I asked her in Chinese what she was after and then told the clerk
The lady was surprised that a white guy could talk to her and great full for the help at the same time.
I figure
if you can do a good deed every now and then the pitch fork might have lube on it latter
