Communication. It’s ironic how, in some ways, people communicate better with a more limited vocabulary. Since the language pledge took effect, I’ve noticed a few things, namely that:
- So much of 所谓的 (so-called) “talking” is actually body language—particularly smiling and laughter.
- It’s difficult to fight when learning a foreign language. It just takes too much effort.
- On the flip side, people don’t have enough vocabulary to be polite and so are refreshingly frank. White lies don’t exist—who would use ten words when you could use two? “Do you want to come with us?” is never answered with an “I’d like to, but…” but instead with a simple “Yes” or “No.” Other people are easy to identify: “the big one,” “the small one,” “the one with weird clothes.” No one takes offense—they’re just glad to understand you.
I thought that 沟通 (communication) would be my biggest challenge here; 令我惊讶的是 (what surprises me is that) I actually find it in many ways easier in Chinese than in English.
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Body Language works very well if you can see the other body...not so well otherwise! I Love You...but you can probably sense that one!
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