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Aug 2020
47m 26s

#42 How to Get a Laugh in Chinese

Jared Turner
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So you think you’re funny? John and Jared discuss some of the cultural differences of Chinese humor and what it takes to get your Chinese friends rolling on the floor in laughter. Guest interview is with Laszlo Montgomery, host of the famous China History Podcast. It's the go-to podcast if you want to learn about the long and at times complex history of Chi ... Show More
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