Steven Schwab
School: University of New Orleans
Where I've Lived Abroad: Shanghai, China
Stories
China
HOW TO: Drink Beer In China
"With good friends, 1,000 glasses isn’t enough." – Chinese saying It’s Friday night, and you’re sitting with your new Chinese buddies in the neighborhood restaurant. There are ... read more
07 Jul 2009
Insider Tips
China
Expect an alternate pricing system
Once, at the neighborhood market, I was looking at spinach. The seller held up five fingers to indicate the price. Following this, a local walked up and inquired about the ... read more
21 Jul 2009
China
The locals don't hate you, even if they're staring
The boy had just rounded the corner when he saw me. Immediately, his eyes grew wide. “Laowai! Laowai!” (foreigner! foreigner!) he exclaimed. Moments later, they began to appear--men and women ... read more
