Yes, we are friendly. In fact, very friendly.
![Foreigners with Chinese friends.](https://www.quorachinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Foreigners-with-Chinese-friends..jpg)
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.
![Chinese Short Stories Book 1](https://www.quorachinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Chinese-Short-Stories-Book-1.jpg)
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.
![Fun time.](https://www.quorachinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Fun-time.jpeg)
It’s just that we tend to be shy and often don’t initiate conversations.
![Chinese History Book 1 Xia Dynasty.](https://www.quorachinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Chinese-History-Book-1-Xia-Dynasty.jpg)
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.