It must be possible, therefore, to establish historical parallels. Nevertheless, my attitude towards the value of such comparisons is sceptical. Time may possess one single significance in itself — it certainly is not so in reference to men. The Chinese are men of long, and we of short, br...
Everybody goes Dutch in Shanghai; even at a grand party, but in Beijing it' s usually the men' s treat.And it is also impossible to invite a female friend who already has a boyfriend or a young married woman out, even if you promise to see her home that night, ...