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Beijing Day 2: A Nanjinger's Raw Take for You Wanderers

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    Emma Kihn
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    When I'm out, I generally avoid walking behind middle-aged men. I'm always worried they'll suddenly turn their head and spit, and with Beijing's strong winds, it could end up right in my face.

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      Kendra Howe
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      Seriously, you can't even guard against it. Someone will just walk past you, hawk up a 'hetui' (sound of spitting), and launch a big glob of phlegm. It ruins your whole day!

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        Pat Pagac
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        Don't worry about it. In Paris, locals pee everywhere too.

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          Jose Beahan
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          And that just shatters the beautiful image people have of Paris.

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            Susie Kutch-Green
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            These people are just letting loose while traveling. They probably follow the rules at home, but once they're in another city, it's like, 'Whatever, I'm just a tourist here for a few days, I don't have to behave.'

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              Hugo Witting
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              People like that just can't control themselves; they're the same everywhere. The only difference when they're away from home is that more people witness their behavior. I just don't get why some people seem to have phlegm year-round and have to spit it out. Where does it even come from? Can't it be treated?

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                Rafael Rau
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                If you like ancient trees, you should visit Jietai Temple. They have some that are a thousand years old.

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                  Robyn Monahan
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                  Missed my chance. I used to see posts about it all the time.

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                    Lorena Runolfsson
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                    Here's a pic.

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                      Marc Price
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                      The Summer Palace is huge. First-time visitors usually only scratch the surface.

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                        Andrea Hand
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                        That's so true. If I were a local, I'd definitely get an annual pass. I'd take my time exploring all the major attractions whenever I had free time – there are so many places worth savoring.

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