I've heard that drivers in Nanjing don't yield to pedestrians, but I found it was actually the electric scooters that were more of a problem. They drive fast and honk continuously, which is really annoying.

Where is this?

I feel like both Taipei and Taichung have a lot of great food.

Oh my goodness, let me tell you, traveling on the mainland will really make you not want to go back to Taiwan!

You feel like you're being “spoiled” by all the conveniences available in China.

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No need to return dishes after dining:

Did you know that, upon finishing your meal in many places on the mainland (especially at snack streets or some quick-service restaurants), there’s no need for you to personally take your plates and cutlery to a designated recycling area. Restaurant staff will come collect them! When I first arrived, I was super unaccustomed to this and would even ask people, "Uh, where do I put the trays?" - it was so embarrassing.

Accommodation comes with thoughtful items:

Most hotels provide disposable toothbrushes, hair brushes, small packets of shampoo and shower gel. They’re replenished every day, making things incredibly convenient, so you don’t have to carry so much stuff with you.

Liquor convenience:

When buying your drinks, be they milk tea or bottled water, vendors usually give you a plastic bag to carry them and also provide straws. It makes taking them home a piece of cake!

Cost-effective taxi rides:

This is indeed something noteworthy. The fare for calling a taxi using an app on the mainland is so cheap it’ll shock you. For short distances, the fares can be quite comparable to public buses.

It’s now where I’ve grown lazy walking around and constantly consider taking a taxi. But if you were doing that everyday back home in Taiwan, your personal finances would surely take a hit!

No added service charge when paying the bill

For most dining establishments, the final cost of the meals is just as written in the menu - there’s generally no need to add an additional service charge as high as 10% (as in most Taiwanese restaurants).

In conclusion, all these little details not only make your stay much easier but also inadvertently create habits of laziness; hahaha!

What kind of snacks? I want to buy some!

Could I ask what the weather and temperature are usually like around the end of April, based on previous years? Wondering if I should pack long pants and short sleeves, shorts and short sleeves, or long pants and long sleeves.

Miss! You're so lucky! It's only because our manager is in that I can give you this discount!

Been in Shenzhen for over 9 months now, just been grinding away.

Hi! About how long would it take to wander around Yongqing Fang? I'm planning to arrive at Tao Tao Ju after 1 PM. After eating, I'll look around a bit, then head to Beijing Road for some fun, and in the evening, go near Haixin Bridge to see the Canton Tower. Will that be too rushed?

Excuse me, could anyone tell me if there was a lot of heavy rain in Guangzhou last week? Specifically around May 19th to these recent days?

I've ordered takeout, and I've also gone across the street for McDonald's, Yoshinoya, and Mixue Bingcheng.

Hi, ladies!
Today, I really want to talk about those moments when we think we're helping our children, but actually end up making things worse. It feels like stepping on landmines everywhere!

• The other day, when picking my child up from school:

  • As soon as I saw his jacket was on backward, I blurted out, "Why are you always so careless!"
  • While he was doing homework, and the eraser shreds were scattered on the desk, I couldn't help nagging, "Clean it up quickly, it's so messy."

• The result? My child shot back at me, yelling, "Can you please stop always finding fault in everything I do!" At that moment, I felt completely lost and realized, perhaps, I did this too often because of small issues.

• Last week, I chatted with a neighbor mom who lives in the same district (Gongshu District in Hangzhou, for unfamiliar friends, Gongshu District is just one of the areas in Hangzhou):

  • Her child used to love cooking, but now, because she would always scold her child for being slow at cutting vegetables and making a mess in the kitchen, the child no longer wants to enter the kitchen.
  • She's so regretful now!

Attention! Take note:

• Our unintentional habit of pointing out flaws can potentially dampen children's enthusiasm, leading them to lose interest in things they once enjoyed.
• Let's not make our "love" an obstacle for our child's development.

So, (especially Hangzhou) moms, do we sometimes also behave this way?

• We genuinely want to guide our children towards the right path, but unfortunately, the words we use often worsen situations.
• For which minor shortcomings should we relax and not be too strict? Are there certain principles that we need to point out?
• Experienced mothers, let's leave comments below to give advice. Please help out this worried old mother!

#HangzhouMomLife #ParentingPitfalls #HangzhouParentCommunity #ChallengesInParentChildCommunication

As a Shanghai local, I'm seriously reading through the comments section.

As a true old-school Shanghainese, let me tell you, Shanghai isn't the city it used to be. It's really changed, and not for the better!

It's incredibly hot and humid; I feel like I'm melting!

I don't finish work until 7 PM.

Loquats and bayberries would like a word with anyone who says 'Suzhou has no specialty fruits.'

Some of those climbs in Wuxi casually hit gradients of 6% or more. Talk about a leg burner!

It wasn't even a holiday; room prices nearby skyrocketed solely because of the CP event. And honestly, the rooms were nowhere near worth what they charged. This is something that definitely needs tighter control.

Few restrooms at Shanghai Zoo? There's one every few steps.