Since losing my wallet, I have learned a great deal about China. Specifically, I have learned that it takes up to 20 days to have your bank card replaced. During this time you cannot get money out of the bank. This necessarily poses some logistical issues.
I had wisely saved 200 US dollars in my room. My safe box is a hollowed hebrew english dictionary.
Fortunately, people have been willing to loan me money. On my trip to Hong Kong, I borrowed 2000 RMB. Hong Kong is a rather expensive city, so that sum did not get me very far.
This week I started out broke. Over the weekend, I learned a new Chinese phrase to use with my boss, "Lao Ban, Gei Qian." This translates as "boss man, give me money". It is a very vulgate phrase, and it usually causes laughter from my Chinese handlers.
On monday, I pleaded with my Lao ban for an advance on my salary so I would have some cash to tide me over til I get my bank card. After some calls, I had 4000 RMB wired to one of the office staff's bank.
Today I again have some cash in my pocket thanks to my merciful lao ban.
I had wisely saved 200 US dollars in my room. My safe box is a hollowed hebrew english dictionary.
Fortunately, people have been willing to loan me money. On my trip to Hong Kong, I borrowed 2000 RMB. Hong Kong is a rather expensive city, so that sum did not get me very far.
This week I started out broke. Over the weekend, I learned a new Chinese phrase to use with my boss, "Lao Ban, Gei Qian." This translates as "boss man, give me money". It is a very vulgate phrase, and it usually causes laughter from my Chinese handlers.
On monday, I pleaded with my Lao ban for an advance on my salary so I would have some cash to tide me over til I get my bank card. After some calls, I had 4000 RMB wired to one of the office staff's bank.
Today I again have some cash in my pocket thanks to my merciful lao ban.
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