Welcome to “Ask a Chinese” – “問個中國人“

As the title suggests, this is a place where you can ask a Chinese just about anything.
I want to use this blog as a place for cultural exchange and culture demystification. What gives me the qualification to answer your questions? Well, for one I’m Chinese. I’ve also lived in the United States long enough to translate any Chinese ‘things’ to my western audience.

What can I ask and what can’t I ask?
None. Your imagination is the limit.

Why does this exist?
If you are embarrassed to ask a friend or coworker why they think/behave/eat a certain way, here’s the place where you can ask… a Chinese.

Are my questions limited to Chinese behavior or Chinese culture?
No. I will try my best to diagnose the situation and provide honest answers from my perspective. (Chinese perspective of course)

What else do you have to offer?
From time to time, I will also use this blog to talk about all things Chinese.

What is all that in scrambled letters or forge in characters on this site?
They are just rough Chinese translations of what’s in English.

By the way, anyone can comment. You don’t need to post your name or email.

That’s it for now
Love and Peace
Tim