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Propaganda

1.The idea of control through the media or public relations, typically associated with politics. 2.The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution

China - Part 2

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Well, after my initial shock of comming to china, I have become more accepting of travelling as a minority and/or general freak show. I wonder aimlessly now not worrying about the judging eyes. Instead, I love the interaction with the people who are very nice and friendly. I am totally amazed that I was able to buy a whole new designer outfit, jumper, jacket, 2 x jeans and a tourist shirt for $110 AUD.

For brunch we went to the guangzhou restaurant for Yum cha. It was the most amazing Yum Cha I have ever had, the dim sum here is awesome. For lunch snack, I grabbed BBQ squid from the street, hmmm.... still not sure how it sits, tasted good, but sat weird like the frogs legs. Anyways, enough about the food.

I find myself totally amazed at how some of the american tourist treat people in shops here. Getting annoyed at them for not understanding what they want, so they think that yelling at them angrily will make them understand better. Its funny, cause I can see the shop keeper getting angry back and just double or triple the price. The best advice I was given was a phrase book, it is so much better to try and engage them, and surprisingly, this leads to laughter and a more friendly vibe.

Bartering is a crazy system, but when soph and I tag team together we were able to get a great price, not good but great, or greater, ah engrish.

-J

posted by Jamie Nimmo @ 9:58 PM

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