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Q: Why do Chinese people not answer questions?

we have all been there i am sure:

you meet a Chinese person (or a group) and the 'interrogation' starts.

the questions range from the mild and innocuous:

   Where are you from?

   Do you like (insert word here)

to the bizzare

to the creepy / disgusting

 

and these could come from people you know well to random strangers.

 

but when I ask even the same (cilvil and/or innocuous) questions in return - there is nothing.

from a blank face to ignoring me or my question (as if ignoring the question makes it go away) and this to my face.

 

there appears to be no sense of the Chinese person understanding how rude (and childish) this is.

not to mention that is shows a complete lack of respect and contempt, as if being 'hospitible' only means saying 'we welcome foreigners, but only as something to be used to their advantage, not as people.

 

on another thread i asked a poster the same questions that he asked us, only to be ignored.

this is something only a child would do (in my experience)

yet he claimed to have a 'good friend who was European' so would be familiar with the expectation of the nature of Q&A between people.

 

to me, this is the main way Chinese people lose face and makes them seem untrustworthy.

With all this talk of 'you don't understand China' when i ask questions to gain more of an understanding there are only blank stares.

 

I did find another older question on the same theme, but was not satisfied with the anwers.

https://answers.echinacities.com/question/chinese-do-not-answer-direct-questions

 

your thoughts?

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did you expect a Chinese person to answer here ? 

Sandnose:

Hahaha... I'm sad I can't give you more than one like

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not really - they don't seem to have the courage to engage in discussion.

 

the exception was a few i worked with and had interacted with people in a professional capacity.

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It's the same in work settings. We fired one from my team reacently, technically quite good but..... communication skills zero, and questions like "do you need help on your task?" just needs an honest answer

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it could be that (some of) those i worked with propfessionally had worked outside of China in non-Chinese companies, and knew what was expected from them.

 

but you are right, trying to get and answer is like getting blood from a stone.

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They might be trained just to listen without a doubts ...

 

I've always had a problem to spur a discussion in Chinese classes ...

 I felt like I am a cop ... keep asking questions ..., but I've always considered a lack of English fluency was the reason for silence.

 

Now, here when you tossed a Q at Wang (OP) and he wouldn't answer it, I had a feeling he's conducting a survey. I was even thinking, if there is a way to make money by keep asking questions. 

I came across an English teaching job online advert, where I got a questionnaire with more than 30 questions. Once, I would submit a filled survey, I would qualify for the next step, buTT ... the next step never came .., so there sure is a way to earn something by doing surveys.

 

sorrel:

maybe they are 'trained to listen'

but some of them have vey thin skins and resort very quickly to anger or name calling.

 

This could be becasue Chinese people are not used to formuating a logical arguement.

 

I would like to hear any theories in this.

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"You don't ask ... anything! Just answer it!" ... as in cop's interrogation cell  ..surprise

 

TIC ... , not cop's cell ... 

 

Anyway, he'll have a lot of takers at his next ... question-you!

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I wasn't doing any survey. What Q did I ignore? Ask it again and I'll try to come up with a response.

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Soon, I'll change my handle to "Answer-of-da-Day" ...   

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The post was pretty long, which specific question was it about? Please point it out or rewrite it here.

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@WangNan
sorry you are not able to read through things yourself.
It could help your English if you did so, considering you asked the refereced question in the first place.
Good luck 

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You see you didn't answer my question directly, either, instead you told me to read through the whole post again LOL.

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The avatar and score on that post from 7 years ago seem vaguely familiar but I just can't put my finger on exactly why....

sorrel:

i see that the avatar of the poster whose question i included in my question above has been changed..............
 

interesting as this poster (who has no alias) has been offline for years and was banned.

 

well done Admin trying to gas-light people !!

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It is the most common mistake Chinese people make. They always think they are cunning and more clever than the other person, whereas in almost every case they are not, and simply bumpkin sociopath with small man syndrome and a lust for revenge.

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and also thinking that women are easier targets !!!

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Yes, another common and endearing trait is to identify someone who they perceive cannot fight back effectively and turn on their charming intimidation campaign.

Should they receive push back, the response goes like this : "oh I was only joking we are friends", followed by the victim card "how dare you think that of me", next the threats "don't you know who I am? You will regret saying that", burnt bridges flows and doubling down on the victim card whilst searching for the most vindictive method of revenge but denying everything constantly. I love the throwing toys from the pram shtick practice from the top down. It seems the world is over putting up with it yet doubling down again and again and being crude bellicose bullies and rejecting reality and demanding you accept their version never stops. Yawn. The wheels are coming off the clown car.

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you forgot the :
'no i'm not, you are' response.

 

and the :

 

'failing to read through / listen to the whole answer/comment' before responding, and just picking out selected words/phrases deemed the most negative.

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Chinese are trained to be spys from a young age...lol...ask questions gain knowledge...but don't tell the enemy anything..lol...Huawei is the equivalent of MI6 only Huawei knows more.
Its like this thread...you can only see it on the VPN because George has quarantined us from infecting the Chinese users with truth and facts

icnif77:

I know ... butT ...  shouldn't we discuss Redeem gifts, first? 

 

I mean, I had a look at it earlier and there are no face masks ... now in emergency ... 

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I have more points on veepee-en than without. It's double the fun.

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I always thought they where called pints ...lol

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I don't mind an ice cold frothy pint either.

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Just try to say word 'point' while you are chewing sumtin' ... 

Phil knows ... 

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 Did I tell you or what ...? Not only e-Tities has pints ... 

 

"Wasted" - 50 Million Pints Down The Drain Unless UK Pubs Reopen By Summer

    "People won't get to drink it and all those resources have been used up for nothing."

     

     

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    did you expect a Chinese person to answer here ? 

    Sandnose:

    Hahaha... I'm sad I can't give you more than one like

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    not really - they don't seem to have the courage to engage in discussion.

     

    the exception was a few i worked with and had interacted with people in a professional capacity.

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    It's the same in work settings. We fired one from my team reacently, technically quite good but..... communication skills zero, and questions like "do you need help on your task?" just needs an honest answer

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    it could be that (some of) those i worked with propfessionally had worked outside of China in non-Chinese companies, and knew what was expected from them.

     

    but you are right, trying to get and answer is like getting blood from a stone.

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    i chatted to a Chinese friend on this issue, and she said that it seems some Chinese people like to test the tolerance limit of foreigners by incessent questioning.

    likewise for refusing to answer questions.

     

    so - we are an experiment / entertanment, not actually real people.

    but then we know that already, as Chinese people can be quite transparent in this respect.

     

     

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    Seven years in China and I had not one Chinese friend. Much of the reason for this was the fact that even those with the best of English they could not hold a proper conversation and would resort to asking stupid questions. I would, in turn, ask my own even more daft questions until they shut up and left me alone. 

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    Let's be honest here. The only value you as a foreigner posses is to exploit for profit of some kind. Profit could be financial, face, ridicule to get face, just to hate on outsiders. It is rare to to point of non-existent when a Chinese person is your friend simply because they like you and uou share some interests. They always want something. Always.

    The ubiquitous awkward and crude questioning is them just attempting to imitate a conversation and attempting to trigger a response that will affirm an ingroramous' view of the world.

    They are also trying to be cunning in not answering a question or giving non-answers. It is culturally ingrained that if someone knows something about you, then they will at some point use that knowledge against you (for their own profit/benefit).

    Everything is about exploiting someone or a situation for profit and benefit.

    On a side note, have you ever noticed that no Chinese person will ever just call or wechat you with "Hey, how's it going? Do you want to hang out tomorrow?"
    Never. No Chinese person will contact you unless they want something that will profit/benefit them and expect/demand you drop what you are doing to comply. Once you've done it, they ghost you again.
    If you don't do it, expect a tantrum, some transparent emotional blackmail and then threats "But we are good friends. I will report you. I hate Japan."

    sorrel:

    Chinese people seem to have 0 interests (hobbies) that would be the subject of the type of 'getting to know you' small talk that your average foreigner would engage in, when meeitng a stranger.

    if fact 'small talk' is foreign to them, as there is no profit in it.

    better go straight for the 'jugular' of interrogation with strangers, so it can be determined if the person will be of profit or not in the least amount of time.

     

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    Yes. If you are not an opportunity for profit, you are of no use. Hobbies are limited to wechat, douyin, phone games mostly but I know a few people who learn musical instruments. They do this not for enjoyment or love of music or creativity but to farm for compliments buy spending an extraordinary amount of time perfecting (copying) a complicated piece. Interestingly, my wife learned ukulele during lockdown. Each and every Chinese video lesson she watched was, even for complete beginners, complicated finger picking. She just wanted to play for fun so found a girl on YouTube from SanFrancisco (Cynthia Lee). Within a few days she was rocking away with 60s one hit wonder classics while her friend who persisted with the Chinese technique is yet to play a song 3 months down the track as she persists in trying to learn a pointless skill for a novice. This is the perfect metaphor. Praise is more valuable than self fulfilment and enjoyment.

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    Why do Chinese people not know how rude they are when they don't answer civil questions?

     

    In the eyes of non Chinese, this makes them seem uncivilised and ignorant.

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    90% of them don't know what I just asked (I'm being generous), and that brings 'Face' into it...

     

    “It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” – Abraham Lincoln

    Here is a verse from the Bible that sounds similar, but clearly different:

    “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” – Proverbs 17:28 NIV

    haha,,, I asked an English teacher about 20 times,,  where is the 'copier machine',,,  she got totally stuck on 'coffee machine',,,,,,,   haha,,,, 'There is no coffee machine.',,,  damn,,, I still lmao about that....,,,,,,,,,   ***white guy from America I Must be looking for the 'coffee machine'.  :p Tongue

    sorrel:

    'Face' is imo, a childish reaction to a perfectly reasonable question.

     

    a few years ago in Shanghai, i took a wrong turn and after finding a subway station i took out my map to orientate myself.

    while i was doing this, a few young Chinese students stopped to chat.

    i said i was looking for the large hotel (well know brand) i was staying in, and did they know the road (i gave them the road and hotel name)

    they said ;yes' and as i was being adventurous, we began walking along.

    when it became obvious that they really did not know where they were going, i asked the:

    'Do you know where this road is? you told me that you did because you told me that you were students around here, can you give me directions?'

    they looked blankly at me, and luckily i saw a landmark i recognised, and then walked in the right direction, with the 3 of them trailing in my wake.

    on arriving at the door of the hotel, i asked them again why they did not take me in this direction' - again the same blank foolish expressions.

     

    at the time i twigged that this was probably one of the 'tea ceremony; scams, and they were trying to lead me in the wrong direction on purpose, but the foolish expressions on their faces to simple questions made me invetibly mistrust Chinese people after this.

    an impression of the majority of Chinese people that has sadly been justified every since.

     

    Just look at the 'hurt feelings' of a certain 'Chinese' alias's refusal to engage on a basic human level on this forum, and write expressions that i have not heard/seen since watching retro hippies/pimp-speak on tv programmes from the 60's/70's.

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    I honestly don't know what you are referring to.  If I ask "Where are you from?" or "Do you like..." I always get an answer.  I will only get this type of treatment for asking questions they don't want to answer.  Specifically sensitive topics.

     

    In my opinion the locals are extremely friendly.

    sorrel:

    if you had read the question properly (and it is clearly written)- it is the rapid-fire / 'interrigation' nature of the questions being asked that is being discussed, and the fact that total strangers seem to think it is ok to stop foreigners in the street ask what would be considered very personal/offensive/inappropriate questions.

    and then the refusal of Chinese people to answer the same questions in return.

    Some Chinese men seemed to think it was ok to approach me (and other foreign women) in the street at any time of the day and (sniggeringly) ask sexual questions, This is something that all the foreign women of my aquaintance also expereinced.

    This is beyond the normal innocuous questions that constitute small-talk.

    But as i have said, NONE of the Chinese people I have encountered would actually answer normal innocuous questions that would be considered the bare minimum of small-talk.

    I would not call that friendly.

    HINT: Maybe try reading the whole question again.no

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    I stand by my claim, Chinese people are friendly.  I have never experienced any of this behaviour you are talking about.  To be quite frank a lot of people on this site and a certain category of foreigner are a lot less approachable than the locals.

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    There is a recognisable difference between being 'friendly' and not respecting boundaries.
     

    And I notice that you ignore the central point of the question by deflection.
    Well done !

    you have proven my point

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    Don't forget they might be afraid of giving an answer that some important people might disagree with. it is better to be safe than sorry.

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    It is the rabbit and headlight syndrome for the majority; yet there are some 'special' cases stuck in teenage vanity mode, or succumbing to inert xenophobia; these few will prevail with a mixutre of coaxing ('I'm just trying to help') and formal encouragement, ('stand up and answer').  Then again the direct nature of western culture exaccerbated by poor listening and speaking skills is more often the cause; and that is crux of our cause. Pity the passive aggressive - it's lonely enough already without more ostracism.  Above all let them laugh at, and with you - your mates do and they love to talk to you.

     

     

    sorrel:

    how does not answering a question equate to "just trying to help"?

    why do you think a Chinese person woud not answer the same direct question that they ask?

     

    do you think foreigners should allow themselves be an object of fun and entertainment ?

    "Above all let them laugh at, and with you - your mates do and they love to talk to you." 

     

     

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    Lived and taught in China (Shanghai) for 5 years.... My advice to you if you are there: Do yourself  a really big favor,  LEAVE.

    sorrel:

    thanks for not answering the question! Shanghai is quite international compared to the greater part of China, so living and working in Shanghai is not representative of (probably) the experience of the majority of foreign workers in China.

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    Wow, seeing how long ago ths question was posted, makes the email seem like click bait!  But having spent many years living in China, & having taught most of that time, along with being married to a Chinese national, I add my answer from a lot of time, since there are some very recent answers.

     

    As anyone living there, & especially teaching there would've learned in the first weeks: most Chinese can't speak English, despite having English classes throughout their school lives. Except for English teachers, & a few other teaches, there are very few adults that speak English. When I first went there in 2009, to teach in a small county, most of my students understood & spoke English. And while travelling, I could always find people of college age that spoke & understood well. By the time I left, there were much less students that could understand. Yet older friends thought it strange that I still had only learned a minimal amount of putonghua, even though they could only understand much less English.

     

    I was at my first school & at the following one to help 10th graders (gao yi) with pronunciation, as an Oral English teacher. But at that second school, there were less due to more focus on math subjects. I had students that could ask where I was from & the other typical questions they were previously taught, but had no idea what I was saying, if I asked how they were in a differnt way than they were taught.  Example: A boy who I had seen doing physics homework in my class, I met the following year on way to supper, told my "Hello, teacher."  I told him hi & "How's it going?"  His reply with a puzzled look was, "I sorry, my English is poor."  Yeah, that's really poor, when you realize what I mentioned above, that they've had English classes sinece first grade!  

    And at that time, English training schools were opening everywhere, but with very few Chinese teachers who could pronounce correctly.

     

    Now back to the rest of the question. When students asked me questions about personal things that citizens of most countries would consider rude, I'd tell them that asking adults how old they are &  how much money they make is considered rude. I even thought about comparing it to asking their mothers' bra size. You've also no doubt had complete strangers walk up, or even yell from a passing car or bike, "Where are you come from?" I used that question in my classes to teach the correct form. Of course, in the States, & obviously in all developed countries such behavior is plainly called IGNORANT.  But so are many other actions that seem pretty common throughout China, like hocking a loogie anywhere, & normal spitting on floors of stores, schools, restaurants, etc, smoking in areas clearly designated "no smoking", sitting in restaurants with shirts raised above their (men) stomachs, letting toddlers urinate on steps, near entrances, even inside malls or supermarkets. Rather than ask to use the restroom at a business, parents & grandparents will take the toddler outside to urinate in front of the establishment. 

     

    Being so used to poor English in posts in comment sections of various articles, I've become pretty good at spotting Chinese trying to pass as "foreigners", such as the CCP's so-called 50 cent army aka wumao or nationalists like "little pinks", so I suspect the question was actually posted by a Chinese. In fact, many of the answers are definitely from non-native English speakers.  I look forward to returning post CCP to teach true Chinese history. 

    sorrel:

    are you suggesting that I am Chinese ???

    thanks for the laugh, this is a first for me !

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    different world

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    Well, I have not lived nor taught in China but have lived in varius countries including the so called "developed" countries where people have some reactios or actitudes that can perfectly be named as IGNORANT!!. For instance, turning their faces or pretending not to understand the question if hearing a non local accent.  People jumping the queus in front of you at the metro because you look foreing and who cares what you are going to say! And yes, in "developed countries" they also pick their nouses in the metro and jawn, caugh or fart in your face or in front of you.  Or push you in the streets as you are standing on their way!  or even better, talking very loud to you thinking you will understand them better.  And let's be hones, some native English people are not even understood by their own countrymen, and they pretend to teach english just after 20 hours on line course. They get upset they are not understood by foreign English students!!!  My question is: How many of those people have learnt or even have tried to learn another language?  How may of them are only able to understand bit of the foreing language in the written form, but when listening to a native speaker or having to talk, they chicken out... i would like to hear how long have taken some forigners to learn to speak chinese fluently and been properly understood in China.  Well, the few ones who have tried!!

    sorrel:

    thanks for sharing your 'insights'
    I can not understand what point you are trying to make, as you claim neither to have lived or taught in China.

    if you want to know about how long it takes non-Chinese to learn to speak fluently, I suggest you start your own 'question'

    Your 'answer' seems to prove my point about not answering a simple and direct question.
    Did you even read the original question before posting?

    Or are you just one of the many new aliases' on this site that post a comment that has nothing much to do with the question and then disappears?

    I suppose it makes the site seem more active with 'new' people.
    no

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    Please do not make a personal judgement. Please clarify your qustions with someone whom can understand English and Chinese.

    sorrel:

    How is my question a 'personal judgement'?
    The language I use is very clear and simple:
    I have asked a question and given examples from experience.

    All you have done is try and deflect.

    And you seem to have proven my point.

     

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    @limyaumee
    I suggest you review your alias' posting history as you initially posed as non-Chinese, but now you appear to have changed character.

    remember, consistancy is key 
    good luck !

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    Will Chinese are one of the racists person that I've ever known, a piece of advice. Leave!

    sorrel:

    you almost had a coherent sentence there 

    thanks for a comment that does not actually answer the question.
    AND you manage to get a dig about the Chinese for no (apparent) reason.
     

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    I notice that many of the recent comments on this question are from 'one hit wonder' alias's.
     

    none of them respond to the questions that they are asked - Chinese perhaps?

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    I think they only filtered the valuable questions fhat they want to answer depends on their mood, lol.

    Blondie_:

    in which case they are very 'moody' 
    indecision

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    A:In my personal experience, teaching certificates have varied in relevance depending on the context and location. Here's a breakdown of each aspect:a) Getting the teaching job: Teaching certificates can certainly enhance your chances of securing a teaching position, especially in formal educational settings such as schools and language institutions. Many employers prefer candidates who have undergone specific training in pedagogy and instructional techniques, which these certificates often provide. However, other factors such as experience, references, and the demand for teachers in a particular area also play significant roles in the hiring process.b) Getting a higher salary than your uncertified competitors: In some cases, holding a teaching certificate can indeed lead to a higher salary compared to uncertified competitors. Many educational institutions have structured salary scales that take into account factors such as level of education, years of experience, and additional certifications. Holding a teaching certificate may place you in a higher salary bracket or make you eligible for certain salary incentives or bonuses. However, this can vary widely depending on the specific policies of the institution or organization.c) Getting promotions: Teaching certificates can be beneficial for career advancement and securing promotions within the field of education. They demonstrate a commitment to professional development and mastery of teaching skills, which are qualities that many employers value when considering candidates for leadership positions or administrative roles. Additionally, some promotions may require specific certifications or qualifications, making holding a teaching certificate essential for advancement in certain cases.Regarding which certificate yields better results, it largely depends on the specific requirements of the job market and the educational context in which you intend to work. For example:A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is often highly regarded in formal school settings and can be advantageous for those seeking positions in primary or secondary education.Montessori certification is valuable for individuals interested in working in Montessori schools or implementing Montessori principles in their teaching approach.A Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate is particularly relevant for those seeking to teach English to non-native speakers in international contexts or language schools.Ultimately, the best certificate for you will depend on your career goals, the specific requirements of the positions you're interested in, and the preferences of potential employers in your target job market. It's essential to research the requirements and preferences of employers in your desired field and tailor your qualifications accordingly. -- ruqaiya761