In this book,David A.Williams goes into detail about his happy life in China.He tells every foreigner,especially his fellow Americans,to take the leap to China.Whether it is to find more job opportunities,a good wife or husband,lots of friends,a fast,developing economy,a low cost,safer standard of living,or just more adventure,China iS the place.He tells foreigners how to quickly integrate with the Chinese,how to become an“old China hand”and what it can mean for the successful career and social life of new foreigners living in China.He explains how he leamed Chinese on his own in nine months,and how that propelled his success in winning over the Chinese people and finding many jobs.
目錄:
Part Ⅰ My Dream of Going to China
Seven years of frustration
Then I found out about China
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Part Ⅱ This IS China
Arriving in Beijing
“Only in China!”…Jobs
China—A land of freedom
China is safer
Chinese people are more respectful
I love Chinese food
So many Chinese holidays
Beautiful,kind,caring Chinese women
Wonderful,caring friends
Low cost ofliving
FashioninChina
A mixture of old and new
Everything in China is BIG
Touring China
Part Ⅲ Become a China Hand
When in Rome,do as the Romans do
Get very familiar with places
Live in all area with mostly Chinese
What tO say and do and what not to say and do
Learn Chinese custOms
Quickly make lots of friends
Part Ⅳ Rely on Yourself to Learn Chinese
I became fluent in nine months
Always speak Chinese
Everyday,meet new friends—“mini-teachers”
Always have a Chinese speaking roommate
Never leave home without your Chinese dictionary and notebook
Learn hanziChinese characterson your own
Make it a discipline
Epilogue
Appendix
Preparing to move to China