Yes, we are friendly. In fact, very friendly.
Most of the foreigners coming to China for work/travel have very limited knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language. We try our best to help them.
For example, the new Lao Wais (foreigners) don’t know how to apply for Chinese visa (the residence permit), how to buy a Chinese SIM card, how to open a bank account, how to go to hospital, blah blah.
- Chinese Short Stories (HSK All Levels)
- Chinese Literature: Famous Novels
- Chinese History Books (HSK All Levels)
- Biography (Most Famous People in Chinese History)
- Books to Learn Chinese Geography (HSK All Levels)
They have simply too many issues with day-to-day living. We accompany them and provide them our best support without expecting anything in return.
I have personally accompanied my foreign friends to hospitals and helped them with registration at the counter, communicating with the doctor, buying medicine, pay bill…and so on.
It’s just that we tend to be shy and often don’t initiate conversations.
If you want to make friend with us, just talk to us. Take initiative. Don’t need to worry about anything. We certainly don’t bite. 🙂
As long as you behave, you shouldn’t have any trouble making Chinese friends.
And yes, try to learn at least basic Chinese. This will go a long way to have lasting relationships with the native Chinese.
