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The Tea Scam

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ID: 1945 Intermediate
If you're a foreign-looking guy walking down a major street in any international city in China, there's a distinct possibility that you'll be approached by young ladies wanting to chat you up and drink tea with you. Don't be fooled; a lovely chat over normal tea may cost you hundreds of RMB! While we certainly don't want to imply that all, or even a significant number, of Chinese people want to swindle you, this scam is definitely something to be aware of. Listen in to learn more!
Thu May 31 2012 | Dilu, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
刚 gāng just
棒 bàng great
热情 rèqíng warm
友好 yǒuhǎo friendly
对不起，我来晚了。
duìbuqǐ ，wǒ lái wǎn le 。
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没关系！我也刚到。你今天玩得怎么样？
méiguānxi ！wǒ yě gāng dào 。nǐ jīntiān wán de zěnmeyàng ？
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很棒！中国人都对我很热情很友好。
hěn bàng ！Zhōngguórén dōu duì wǒ hěn rèqíng hěn yǒuhǎo 。
Really well! The Chinese people were all really warm and friendly to me.
那太好了！你去了哪些地方？
nà tài hǎo le ！nǐ qù le nǎxiē dìfang ？
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