tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634430087199172525.post7458304439052129291..comments2022-04-03T01:01:29.732+08:00Comments on The Window Seat: Lost in translationThe Window Seathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05405282963407385903noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634430087199172525.post-27188373363737205412013-08-28T09:04:04.965+08:002013-08-28T09:04:04.965+08:00Gareth, thanks for your comment! It's very nic...Gareth, thanks for your comment! It's very nice of you. <br />I think most Hongkongers would not feel bad if an English friend gave a negative comment of HK. A lot of Hong Kong people around me at least are themselves quite critical about Hong Kong. It is unlikely they would be offended if someone said sth negative about this place :P Just my view.The Window Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405282963407385903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634430087199172525.post-64811047819774169192013-08-27T06:57:11.298+08:002013-08-27T06:57:11.298+08:00Fascinating. I really like the way you outline are...Fascinating. I really like the way you outline areas of misunderstanding, showing the subtleties in meaning with examples from your own relationship. This really brings the importance of language and meaning to life.<br />I learned a lot reading this: I work with many Asian students and have been baffled at times, as I'm sure they have by me. Your examples help a lot!<br />Just one question: in the section, 'At least you could have said something nice...', would a Hongkonger feel bad or put out if an English friend responded with only a negative appraisal of where you're from, when you're proud of being from that place, it's where you grew up and where your parents and loved ones are from?<br />Thanks for this blog entry: great writing and really perceptive observations.<br />GiffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228469557255573324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634430087199172525.post-9700720965907440892013-07-18T22:48:49.330+08:002013-07-18T22:48:49.330+08:00Meaningful observations. Our school education equi...Meaningful observations. Our school education equips students with functional English, not a good understanding of British culture. Contrary to the popular belief that Westerners are more direct than Chinese, many British people are actually quite reserved and sensitive to nuances of language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com