Interesting Questions to Practise Our English Skills Actually I came up with those questions while planning a offline meet up with some friends to break ice. Here is the idea. Randomly pick a question and you will have to answer it in English. It is all some imaginary situations. So be creative. 1. What will you do if you fall in love with your best friend's girl (boy) friend? 2. What is the first sentence you want to say if one alien with high intelligence bring you to their spaceship? 3. If it is a real bad weather day (hurricane or tornado) and your beloved pet is lost outdoors, will you go out and look for it? 4. There is a great career opportunity for you in another city. But you have found real love in this city. So will you choose to stay in this city or go to the other one?

What about the Dos and Don'ts in international business communication and operation? Do you know some dos and don'ts for international business? Please specify the country where those dos and don'ts exist. Thanks :)

Knocked Up-A great movie that makes me think I have watched Knocked Up yesterday. Though it has been rated as R level movie, I think it is truly a great movie that makes people think. Two young people from totally different background would finally become a great family with care and love. Have you watched this movie and want to share some thoughts? And what will you say to your best friend if she gets pregnant after one night stand with a seemingly Mr. Wrong? A. Have an abortion B. Keep the baby and marry this guy if he is willing to change C. Others, please specify.

(Olympics Related) What do you think is more important, Gold Medal or Sportsmanship? In China, the 2008 Olympics is really the hottest topic now. Liu Xiang's quitting of the game has raised a lot of argument. Some people said that he absolutely had the right to quit if he believed that his health status was really bad. Some people blamed him for not continuing the game till the last minute. What do you say about his quitting? To me, I think he just has too much pressure from both the general public and those sponsors. Sometimes, extreme pressure is the propellent for success. Or vice versa.

Who should pay the bill when couples go out for dinner? My friends told me that there were great difference between how couples (Not married ones) split their bills and dinners. (For married couples in China, the wife will be in charge of the money in most cases. So there is no need to discuss the split of the married couples here.) Whom do you think should pay for the dinner? And why? A. Guys should pay for it. B. Girls should pay for it. C. 50/50 D. It doesn't matter at all. :( Thanks

How to Navigate the First Date- to Men 1. The Predate • Dress for the occasion, but more important, dress to show respect. Reminder: It's still better to overdress. • Easy on the cologne. Avoid novelty ties. 2. The Pickup • Be on time. Do not be drunk. • Go to the door. • Do not bring flowers — it's outdated. You may, however, bring a small, thoughtful gift that you did not purchase from Wicks 'n' Sticks or B. Dalton Bookseller. • Inappropriate gifts: lingerie, small animals, the first draft of your unpublished memoirs. 3. The Drive • If you're taking a cab, you should open the door for her, give the directions, and pay. • While amusing, avoid that bit where you go and then stop and pretend to drive away without her. • No music — try talking. • If you find the ensuing silence unbearable, you may put on music, but avoid the following: a) talk radio; b) anything in which R. Kelly describes something overtly sexual; c) playlists consisting entirely of songs that feature her name. 4. The Restaurant • Open the door for her. In case of revolving doors, you go first. • Wait until she's seated to take your seat. At fancier joints, it's the waiter's job to help her with her chair, not yours. • Never order for her. And never present a coupon to the waiter while saying, "And the lady will have something of equal or lesser value." • Sharing food: If she suggests it, you're doing it. • Pay. If she offers to help, say something sincere like, "It's my pleasure," not something you think is witty, like, "I'll consider this a down payment for later, if you know what I mean!" 5. The Bar • Open a tab. • Never drink more than she does. • Never drink less than she does. 6. The Walk • Walk at her pace. • Tradition dictates that you should walk on the outside of her to avoid puddle splashes and runaway carriages, but feel free to disregard this unless your date takes place in Colonial Williamsburg (not advised). • Offer her your arm.

Do you know Ten Things You Should Never Say to a Woman? Hi, all. It is one interesting article I would like to share with you all. Here are 10 things most women don't want to hear: 1) "What did you do to your hair?" Unless we've cut our own hair—this is not common—someone else did something to our hair. It wasn't us. And most likely we've gone to a lot of trouble and expense for it. "I like your new haircut" is infinitely better, and shows you're paying attention. It's also far superior to the generic "You look different," which tells us you're as clueless as ever. 2) "They both look the same to me." We understand you care a lot less than we do about the outfits or the registry dishware we're asking you to compare. But they can't possibly look exactly the same, can they? Give us something. Anything. Mentally roll the dice and pick one, so we don't worry about your vision—or worse, that you don't care. 3) "Relax." A kissing cousin to "Don't get so worked up," this generally creates the exact opposite effect you're shooting for. When you say "Relax," what we hear is that you think that we're being irrational over nothing, and this makes us do anything but relax. 4) "I've got it all under control." Ha! Famous last words. Refrain from using them if you don't want us to take fiendish delight in your getting lost because you won't stop for directions (if we're late, there will be fiendish fuming), or because you're missing a piece to your flat-screen television because you said you didn't need to read the assembly instructions. 5) "You're not one of those feminists, are you?" Yikes. Chivalry may be nearly dead, but saying this will drive the last spear through its heart. Feminist or not, a woman is likely to be offended by the question. Just be yourself. Be kind, open the door, offer to pay, and go from there. We can choose to accept or share in your generosity. 6) "When are you due?" Take one second to imagine a woman turning to you and responding, "I'm not pregnant," or "I had the baby six months ago

Is there Vespa sold in Shanghai or other cities of China? Is there Vespa sold in Shanghai or other cities of China? Vespa looks cute and I am wondering if they are sold in China?

I forgot who asked the question about books in translation. But I have found one. Check it out. http://sshtm.ssreader.com/frbookinfo.aspx?ssid=11119292&lib=40 And click on IE浏览. The name of the book is 英语翻译和写作.