Category Archives: This is how we do it

Hyatt, Yes, Grand, Not So Much

Posted on August 18, 2011 by WoAi

The hardware vs software issue comes up all the time in China. Shanghai probably has the best examples of this and being out for drinks the other night at the Grand Hyatt really illustrated this perfectly. For those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, This is how we do it | 22 Comments

Death Or Dirty Shirts?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by WoAi

More China experiences is what you’ve asked for so this is what you’re going to get! I got in to a taxi to go to work (well actually, to go to the British consulate but more on that another time) … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Arrrrggghhh!, This is how we do it | 17 Comments

The Gao Kao

Posted on June 9, 2011 by WoAi

Gosh I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday already and I haven’t made even one post. Work continues to bog me down, although next week should be (slightly) better. Where do I start? Firstly I have to say how happy I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sport, This is how we do it | 17 Comments

Bank (Of China) Holiday

Posted on June 2, 2011 by WoAi

Bad news for Bank Of China customers courtesy of loyal blog reader Kim C. It seems they are upgrading their systems which will affect certain branches in the next few days, but worse, from 3rd to 6th June, there will … Continue reading →

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WoAi Goes Postal

Posted on May 18, 2011 by WoAi

I got a notice last month about a failed attempt to deliver a letter to me at my apartment. But being the busy young workaholic executive that I am (with of course a healthy social calendar), I only just managed … Continue reading →

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Constant Concert Chitter Chatters

Posted on May 12, 2011 by WoAi

I really feel for the singer who walked out of his solo concert in Shanghai after people in the audience would not stop chatting during his performance. Shen Yang, winner of the 2007 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World award … Continue reading →

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No Deed, No Dates

Posted on April 20, 2011 by WoAi

I enjoyed reading this article from the NY Times the other day. It’s nothing new. We’ve discussed this phenomenon a few times here about how many Chinese girls (yes, yes, I know, not ALL) will refuse to marry someone who … Continue reading →

Posted in Love and romance, This is how we do it | 16 Comments

Guide To Dating Chinese Girls

Posted on March 24, 2011 by WoAi

I found this very amusing and fairly accurate post about Chinese dating culture which should be of particular interest to westerners who are currently enjoying the life of Reilly here in China. Consequently, no matter how average or even well … Continue reading →

Posted in Loser Laowai, Love and romance, Sex in the city, This is how we do it | 39 Comments

Shanghai’s 3rd Apple Store Opens

Posted on March 15, 2011 by WoAi

I don’t know about you guys, but this has been an exhausting, stressful blogging week so today I’m keeping it light hearted and steering away from controversy (for one more day at least). News just in, Apple has just opened … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Business, This is how we do it | 7 Comments

The End, Finally

Posted on February 17, 2011 by WoAi

I was going to talk about the UK version of the Grammy’s – The Brits – but I realise there’s been far too much music news this week. So I’ll just say congratulations to Take That for winning best British … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Entertainment, This is how we do it | 10 Comments