Lingo

So, it appears that accessing this blog while I'm here in Beijing has proven to be difficult. On the surface, it is almost impossible to recognize any differences between life here and in the West, but things often sneak up on you that quickly make your realize things don't quite work the same here as they do in the US (e.g. with regards to open accessibility of the web).

Anyways, wanted to give a brief update. I haven't done or seen much thus far, mostly due to jet lag, work, and the stifling heat. I have gone out to get my meals and was amazed by the proficiency of English in many of the places. For example, I picked up a Subway sandwich last night and was fortunate that the staff there spoke English. I can't imagine that making sandwiches at Subway in China holds any more esteen than it would at home, but it would appear that the job requirements for working here are much more rigorous with regards to language proficiency. Subway workers at home often barely speak English let alone two languages coherently. Maybe they fund language courses here in lieu of Jared advertisements.

Also, SpiderMan3 DVDs here are only in Chinese. bummer.