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Jun 9
15m 20s

Newbie | Don't push me!

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You'll have many fantastic experiences on your trip to China, but, unfortunately, "squeezing into an elevator" or "waiting in line" are not going to be on that list. For most travelers, there's going to be a bit of "jostling." Arm yourself with a few phrases to help you push back (linguistically, at least). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1720

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