This is not Chinese “pragmatism”, it is simple saving face. At least say that it came out of “Making out in Chinese” and give a link to the book. You want real pragmatism, read here.
The French have long felt that Englishmen do not like women, are bored or frightened in their presence, and turn to drink as a substitute for female company.
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This is not Chinese “pragmatism”, it is simple saving face. At least say that it came out of “Making out in Chinese” and give a link to the book. You want real pragmatism, read here.
http://shanghaishiok.com/2011/04/25/dumped-by-a-leftover-woman/
Harland
Ah! I didn’t even know where it was from, even though it’s readable at the top of the page. I’ll edit accordingly. Thanks.
sam
“she is nice”
May be construed, “she does not cost your life,a much.”
higashi tamao