I've noticed that most Chinese people avoid eye contact. More than just the language barriere, what makes it so hard to communicate is the huge difference in body language and lack of visual contact. I had never realized how much is said non verbally.
While in Yangshuo I met a lot of other foreigners travelling across Asia. It felt nice to look a stranger in the eye and smile.
I asked this women if I could take her picture, she said yes (well, i think...) and then looked back down.
I wish I could of kept travelling around China with my backpack... But I have to go back to school tomorrow. Someday maybe...
I've noticed that most Chinese people avoid eye contact. More than just the language barriere, what makes it so hard to communicate is the huge difference in body language and lack of visual contact. I had never realized how much is said non verbally.
While in Yangshuo I met a lot of other foreigners travelling across Asia. It felt nice to look a stranger in the eye and smile.
I asked this women if I could take her picture, she said yes (well, i think...) and then looked back down.
I wish I could of kept travelling around China with my backpack... But I have to go back to school tomorrow. Someday maybe...
I enjoy your blog and your photos are wonderful. I am a long-time reader of your Mom's blog, so now it is so fun to read yours as well. You seem to share a zest for life and adventure, and the same ability to see the positive and fun side of things. I look forward to following your adventure in China, and I'm so happy that your parents will be visiting you there very soon. I can't wait to see what you will both post on your blogs then. Have a happy day and thanks for sharing your blog with your Mom's readers!
ReplyDeleteHello from Texas! I've decided to follow you around via your lovely blog. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's best friend invited her to her home in China next time she goes back, so my girl is learning Mandarin. She speaks French and tries to visit every year. She's my only child, but wants to live in France. I think it's great how young people are still curious about the world outside home country, and are adventurous enough to pack up and live in another country. They'll have such adventures!
I know your mom is proud of you. So am I, and I don't even know you. :D Women are mighty creations.
Be well!
Hello there, visiting from your Mom's blog, but looking forward to reading yours. I spent nine weeks in Suzhou a while a go and loved the experience. I have been back to Shanghai a couple of times since then and so much as changed, I can imagine it is the same for Suzhou. Lots of wonderful things to see and food to eat!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog
ReplyDeleteKeep those fabulous postings coming.
I am fascinated.
Blessings and love
Jeanne
Hi Chelsea,
ReplyDeleteI met you years ago - 1997 - in France when I was visiting my daughter Kristin. I am so excited about your blog, I spent a little time in China in 1967 and loved the vibration of it's people. You are a very lucky young woman - your talent for writing and photography shine through -
Your photographs have already inspired me to return to my easel - I am already one of your FANS.
XOXO
JULES