Yolanda01
6/24/2012 09:05 EST
I went to a Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles restaurant for dinner today. When I enjoyed my noodles, I saw two foreigners came in and started to look around with questions about ordering food. It seems no waitress can understand a word. Usually I won't do anything about it. But today, surprisingly, I just went over and asked what do you want to order and so on. For me it's nothing difficult to communicate with them. Both parties were happy and thanked me. It's the first time I realize how easy it can be when you want to provide your help and how great it can make you feel even though it's just a little help. I certainly should do it often and be friendly to strangers. Life can be wonderful if we show our kindness to others regardless of religion, colour, or creed.
P.S, I live in Qingdao Economic & Technical Development Zone. If you need any help, let me know. Maybe I can be your trusty friend.
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Sait
7/12/2012 05:21 EST
Hi Yolanda01,
I will be in Lanzhou in August for a short business trip. Do you have some dos and donts for me? Thanks and have a nice day.
Sait (turkey)
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Yolanda01
7/12/2012 08:05 EST
Hi Sait, I've never been to Lanzhou before, but here are a couple of things you may find helpful.
If you are a Muslim, then you should have no problem of finding the tasty food, otherwise, you should pay attention of the mixed religion customs.
Lanzhou is a kind of high altitude place, if there are outdoor activities, you may need to pay attention to the solar irradiation and temperature difference between day and night..
The last thing I want to say is about transportation. It's better to take taxi from the airport or your hotel and don't forget to ask for the receipt. Well since it's business trip, there must be local business partner you will meet, ask them to accompany you if you want to see around.
That' s all FYI.
Wish you have a good trip!
Yolanda
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Sait
7/13/2012 06:58 EST
Thanks for your kind response Yolanda. As I am not muslim, food will not be a big concern for me as long as it has no risk. I wll be with my Chinese business partner so there will be no transport problem at all.
Sincerely
Sait
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intlprofs
From: China
7/26/2012 14:56 EST
THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY STORY, Qingdao!
I lived in China for two years as a visiting professors.
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