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Conversations in the car with Xiao Chen

I enjoy chatting with Xiao Chen while he drives me home. We have real back and forth, and both learn from each other. He asks questions and is happy to answer mine, and he follows up my comments with questions and genuine interest.

June 17, 2013 in China Stories.

Seatbelts in China

I got completely out of the habit out wearing seatbelts when I first arrived. Many cabs did not HAVE functional seatbelts. I would automatically reach for a seatbelt and the driver would laugh at me, bewildered as to why I would bother with it.

April 16, 2013 in China Stories, Expat Life, Explaining China.

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About Tanya

Tanya Crossman

Tanya Crossman

TCK expert, author and speaker. Author of "Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up Overseas in the 21st Century". Also a musician, Mandarin speaker, and expat.

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