Saturday, April 19, 2008

The Next 10 Things You Should Know While in Ali Baba Land

1. If you see a Mac sign in Ali Baba land, your eyes must be playing tricks on you.There’s no Mac, KFC, Burger King or Pizza Hut. The closest thing they have are the ‘pirated’ versions of Mac which they called Mac Do Night, Mac Simo etc…

2. You are not allowed to take pics with any police officers on the streets no matter how good looking they are(or you are)!

3. There are many reckless drivers on the road. So hang on (literally) to your dear life if you are travelling in a car.

4. Blackouts are common. It would be a miracle if there’s electricity 24/7.

5. Thank God they have Mango, Aldo and even Carrefour in the capital of Ali Baba Land!

6. The most commonly used Chinese phrase (and probably the only one that they know) is ‘Ni Hao!’

7. The folks probably have a high chance of getting diabetics. Their sugar intake is incredibly high!

8. The folks don’t knock on the door. They bang on it.

9. Thursday and Friday are the weekends.

10. Wedding parties are fun! The folks party the night away till 4/5am the next morning!