We met Li Xiao Jie today when we were out doing some shopping. She is in her second year of high school and she speaks BEAUTIFUL English. We gave her our phone number and she sent us a text message and told us that if we needed anything that she would be happy to help us.
When we told her that we had walked to Beiliu from Dali, she said, ” I think you guys are soooooo romantic!”. What a lovely compliment from a lovely young lady.
Did this young lady make you just a little embarrassed about your Mandarin? You shouldn’t be by the way…8 months ago who knew you were even going to China. So the two of you have done very well! Bring some chopsticks back as souvenirs.
No, she didn’t make us feel bad about my Mandarin. She was as swwet as can be. If I see some really nice chopsticks maybe I’ll pick some up.