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Tag Archives: Guangzhou
going to the movies in China and Hong Kong
Since moving to this part of the world last year, we have been to see two movies: The Hunger Games (in Hong Kong a few weeks ago) and The Avengers (in Shenzhen, tonight!). We noticed that the movie theater experience … Continue reading
Posted in comparison shopping, Hong Kong, Life in China, something new i noticed
Tagged 3D, 3D glasses, 3D movies, alcohol, Amazon.com, assigned seating, awesome, china, clip-on 3D glasses, culture, expensive, glasses, Guangzhou, hong kong, hot dogs, movie theater, movies, people who wear glasses, shenzhen, The Avengers, The Hunger Games, theaters, tickets, wieners
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cute culture in asia
Remember when I said that I went to Guangzhou with three boys? Well, it turns out that when you’re traveling with boys, you’re much more likely to end up at eateries with names like “Cute Maid.” Not that I’m complaining. I … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China, love/hate relationship, something new i noticed, something new we tried
Tagged adorable, anime, china, consumer behavior, culture, customer service, cute culture, cute maid, Cute Maid Cafe, cuteness, feminism, food, gender roles, Guangzhou, hierarchical social order, infantilization of women, Japan, Japanese, kitten, Korea, marketing, power, Snow White, Taiwan, The Power of Cuteness
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