Eight Things Olympics Visitors Shouldn’t Ask

Posted July 23rd, 2008 by Josh Recently the government released eight things Chinese shouldn’t ask foreigners. Well, we at Cup of Cha have put together eight things visitors to the Beijing Olympics shouldn’t ask Chinese people: When it says “duck’s blood” on the menu, what is it really? (And why is blood solid?) With whom would you prefer to have dinner: Jack Cafferty or anyone French? (Don’t click on that first link in China or your internet will go blank for 30 seconds.) Why can’t I see any blue on Beijing’s blue sky days? Can you put me in the no smoking section? (Note: some restaurants, like 川办 actually have them now!) Do you know how to get to [insert well known landmark here]? (Note: this only applies to cab drivers.) So, these are the things you should not ask in Beijing if you want to have a pleasant stay. I’m sure... [read full story]