5 Signs You've Become A China Expert
So you think you know China, huh?
Meet Marshall, your typical laowai: 25 years
old, average build (apparently model level
quality, everybody is always taking pictures).
He came to China two years ago and is slowly
getting used to life in the "Middle Kingdom".
That's not to say there haven't been some
challenges along the way. See his miraculous
transition from newcomer to expert in the
scenarios below!
The following has been translated into
English with DiDi EN's auto-translation feature.
Newcomer: Hitting up
the picture menu like...
ní háo，wo yao yi ge zhé gé、yi ge zhé gé.... <3 Picture menus...
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: Trust me, I got this!
Chuan'r? Huoguo? Hit me up I know all the best places! #Zhongguotong
Newcomer: *Sifts through
pockets for wallet*
All about that cash money...
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: *Sifts through pockets
for cellphone*
Do I scan you or ...?
*Scan the QR for a surprise!
Newcomer: On a mission for ice...
Ice cold! NICE.
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: Learning from the ayi downstairs...
Hot water is good for healthy
Newcomer: Split the meal,
split the bill...right?
What is happening right now?
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: The ancient art of bill fighting...two can play at that game.
Newcomer: That "Oh No!" Moment
when the driver starts speaking
to you in Chinese...
Oh my God...
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: DiDi-ing everywhere like a pro.
Hard day at work? Treat yourself to a DiDi~
---
Editor’s Note: Marshall, like many other
English speakers in China, has discovered
the wonders of DiDi’s English version, which
is now celebrating its second anniversary!
Since 2017, DiDi EN has been helping
travelers and residents in China solve
their transportation needs while breaking
down language barriers. Use our auto-
translated instant messaging feature
to talk to your driver!
While we can’t help you fight for the bill,
or convince you that hot water is the way
to go, we can provide comfortable,
hassle-free, and affordable rides in more
than 400 cities across China. Our English
language customer service team is on
call 24/7 if you need help. Happy Riding!
Newcomer: Oh my! So many people...
Click on the white space below
to see Marshall's change after 2 years
Experienced Laowai: Again, just so many people... People mountain, people sea I guess...
I'm grabbing a DiDi!
---
For more tips, ride coupons, and the
occasional dad joke, follow us!
(Long press to extract QR code)