I really do not get it. I have been here going on 14 years this Dec and I have never been attacked in any way - verbally or physically. Keep in mind that I am always photographing taxi and bus drivers and reporting them or threatening to report them for not using their meters. I do this in plain site with 10-20 other cabbies standing around in front of many bus stations. Great opportunity for them to jump on me or my wife gang style.
Years ago, I stopped 8 chinese guys in their 20s from beating the crap out of another smaller chinese guy. I did this by grabbing the biggest guy there by the throat. Neither he nor his 7 buddies resisted and they let the other guy go. I am 166 cm, the big guy was over 175 cm. They could have easily turned on me but they did not.
This case seems unique in that the person (Liam) attacked was not under the influence or hanging out in Kundu or doing other alcohol related activities. Every time I hear of these attacks I always wonder what was the triggering element as most chinese are not aggressive. Again, this case is atypical.
I have found that a simple smile can prevent 95% of any altercation and the eye of the tiger can avoid the remaining 5%.
Kunming and Beijing worlds apart on issue of smoking
Posted byShould we blame the foreigners who impose their will on other cultures for this new law also? The debate rages on!!! He He.
Kunming to Vietnam border by rail soon to be reality
Posted byFirst person to go there please let us all know how far the train station is from the border crossing.
Kunming to Vietnam border by rail soon to be reality
Posted byKunming to the Vietnam border in six and a half hours - Not bad. Looking forward to making this trip.
Man misses 1 billion yuan jackpot by single number
Posted byWell off foreigner = Assumption on your part, I have been poor all my life. Most people value money and think being successful means having money and toys. I am blessed in many ways and I share what I have with others as best I can.
Relatively poor area of the world = China has the 2nd highest GDP in the world. China has many high Speed Trains - Kunming will have 2 by 2016 - USA has none.
My horse seems high to you merely because of perspective. Suggest you get off your low donkey.
We all need money to survive in this world but money is NOT my main purpose in life. By controlling your needs and minimizing your wants most people can live very happy lives. I dont need to eat at Salvadores or McDonalds every day or go shopping at Metro. I need water to live but I do not need beer or pepsi.
If you are truly interested in what I do then send me a civil invite via PM so we can meet and talk and then your curiosity can be satisfied. Most reasonable people find it hard to be uncivil after meeting, regardless of differences.
Man misses 1 billion yuan jackpot by single number
Posted byI was looking for an intelligent answer but instead I got a reply from someone with his Eyes Wide Shut.