My new roommate just declared to me that there is a rule in our apartment: No dates are allowed to ever sleep over. Can you help me figure out how to have a productive discussion about this with her?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2012 -
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I'm working on a project in China at the moment aimed at getting luxury European and North American brands to install themselves at a new five-star hotel and luxury shopping plaza in one of China's many rapidly growing second-tier cities. The location is excellent and the nimiety of demand and feasibility studies we have conducted show this clearly. We need to convince key decision makers not only in Paris, Milan, London and New York but also here in Shanghai. But how to contact the right people?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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How can I help someone on the run from the Chinese mafia for something a family member did?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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Transferring a large sum of money from China to the US: Why would it make sense for my account to be a proxy?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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Is borrowing money early in a relationship out of line? How do I set boundaries and determine if I am definitely being taken advantage of?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 7, 2010 -
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Should I give up my Chinese citizenship for a US one? If so, any tips or advice on going about it? Details and background inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2010 -
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Lumps discovered in both breasts (asking for a friend). Difficulty factor: expat volunteer living in China with limited health insurance. Yeah, YANAD, or at least not her D.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2010 -
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What do you wish you knew about Mainland Chinese dating and relationships that would have made your relationship easier? What are some common sources of misunderstanding between Westerners and people from China?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2009 -
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We are talking small beans here, but it's my beans, so please hear me out...
I'm an ESL teacher/tutor with 3 undergrad degrees, certification through Oxford and 5 years experience.
I have been offered a job in Shanghai.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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