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Funny old thing, arrangements and culture. Brits will organise anyhthing in the evening and it’s a given that a pub will be involved . Bowling evening? Means bowling and beer. Theatre? Meet in the pub an hour before curtain up. Cinema? Early showing so we can get a pint after. Or anytime really...

I have found that Chinese folk, especially younger ones will turn up when invited. They consider it rude not to. The also take the slightest mention of an approximate arrangement as conformation. For example if you say (as I once did) to Chinese students, that I may organise a bowling trip on...

Have people always been disparaging about works do’s? People used to look forward to them didn’t the? What’s changed?

Hmmm. Did you?

I have a total of 4 nights off between now and Dec 31st. I shall be spending those with friends and family not work colleagues. Such is fine as we don’t do a Christmas party as at least half the staff who are in rotation wouldn’t be able to attend. I have been invited to my old place of work’s...