🇨🇳🤔 Why Don’t Chinese Say “No” Directly? If you’ve ever tried making plans with Chinese friends, you might notice something interesting: instead of saying “no,” they often say things like: “Maybe later…” “I’ll think about it.” “It might be difficult.” It can feel confusing if you’re used to direct communication — but in China, this isn’t rudeness. It’s culture. Chinese people value harmony and relationships over blunt honesty. Saying “no” directly might hurt someone’s feelings or create conflict. So instead, they use gentle, indirect ways to decline while keeping the relationship intact. 💡 Takeaway: Understanding this cultural nuance is key to building strong friendships and avoiding misunderstandings. In China, saying “no” politely is actually a way of showing care and respect. #ChineseCulture #CrossCulturalCommunication #LearnChinese #CulturalInsights

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I work part-time at a cram school. Students are very kind. So I like this job. But I troubled two days ago. I telephoned the student's parent. She was very angry and had a hard time dealing with it. Why was she angry? Because her daughter forgot to submit her documents, and she thought her daughter couldn’t get high scores of tests.She said that "You are unreliable!"I was so shocked. I was angry, but I endured it and responded calmly. I think it was a very hard day. But now I think it's a good social experience. It can be tough, but it's a very challenging part-time job. I will continue to do my best!

What is your country's famous traditional food? I think it of Japan is Sushi or Tempura. Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese food in the world. Raw fish and rice, they are so tasty. My favorite neta (fish) is yellowtail. I always eat yellowtail in sushi restaurant. Tempura is Japanese traditional fried food. Tempura fries many kinds of fishes and vagetables. For example, squid, shrimp, sweet potato and so on. My favorite is Fukinoto. It is mountain vagetable. It has a slight bitter taste and strong flavor. But it can eat only early spring. I want to it as soon as possible!

Hello. Autumn is my favorite season. It's been getting cooler lately, and the sun sets earlier, making me happy to feel autumn approaching. This month, I plan to dress up with friends and have a Halloween party! Every year as Halloween approached, I’d think about wanting to have a Halloween party with my friends, so l’m very happy that come true this year!! There are many other things I want to do in autumn. I also want to eat delicious food like pumpkin soup and see the ginkgo tree! When I was in high school, I went to see the ginkgo trees at Meiji Jingu Gaien. It was very beautiful but too many people or I’m tired, so I want see the ginkgo trees outside of Meiji Jingu Gaien this year.

What's the difference? How do you mean? and How do you mean that? How do you say "How do you mean that?" another way?

Today during lunch break, I gave a brief presentation on Zoom about my study abroad experience in Australia during the summer vacation. At first, I was a little nervous, but as I started talking, I gradually felt more relaxed and was able to enjoy giving the presentation. I talked about various things, like the classes I took and the facilities on campus. Not many people came to listen, but I hope my presentation will be interest in someone. The agent gave me a Starbucks gift card as a thank-you for my presentation. I’m glad I could help, even just a little. I hope I visit Australia again someday.

How many meanings? Are you in?