Hello, I am FangFang from China

[FangFang]

Now i tell you a story from Lu Xun,hope you can understand his "black homour" :wink:

The Crab

An old crab grew restless,finding himself stiff all over,he knew it was time for him to moult his shell.
He dashed here and there in search of a cave to hide.He was going to block up the mouth of the cave so that he could moult in secret.He knew it would be very dangerous to shed his shell in the open because,with his new shell still being soft,he might be eaten up by other crabs.This fear was not groundless for he himself had really seen it happen to other moulting crabs.
The old crab kept moving about in a hurry.
A nearby crab asked,"hey,brother,what's the rush?"
"I am going to moult,"answered the old crab.
"Wouldn't it be all right to moult right here? I could help you out with it ."
"How horrible that would be!"
"You mean while you're not scared of other things in the cave ,you 're scared of your own kind?"
"No ,I 'm not scared of my own kind."
"Then what are you scared of ?"
"Nothing but being eaten up by you." :D

[Dark Magician]

Hi shatha :wink:
Tomorrow I'll travel to Saudi and maybe I stay there three weeks
Wish to me nice travel
I'll never forget you Shatha
Mba
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Right is always stronger than iniquity.

[FangFang]

ahaa,Great!Dark! Three weeks of vacation!Have a big fun in Saudi :riding on camels ,wearing scarfs and having bows and arrows behind,there you are! :D :D
Well,we are always here,see you later! :wink:

[Hercules]

It's Great to hear that Mba ..

so,Take care and don't forget to pray for us and for all people and for our brothers in Palestine..

and could you give the greeting to all Muslims there ?

Maa AL-Salamah

Herc

[FangFang]

wow,Herc!!!!!!!! cool! :D

[Gianglt]

Hi, FangFang !

Some first introductions : I'm a new comer and my name is Lam Giang and I'm from Vietnam.

I've found you as an interesting and active member in this forum. I would like to make friend with you, but the only thing making me confused is my english is too bad in comparison with you.

Can I join you here ?

[FangFang]

Hello,Lam Giang:
You are so modest!!! I read your posts in TOFEL PREP FORUM and find you have a good writing ! I should learn from you !! :D :D
Surely you are welcome !!! :D
You say your name has some chinese meanings, which is really interesting. Would you like to give more introductions about it? :wink:

[Gianglt]

Hi FangFang !

It is greate that I've received your reponse. I like it very much. It proves that when we have the same interest, we can grow up together.

[FangFang]

Hi,Lam Giang:
Thanks for your messages! So can you speak some chinese? :wink: I know you still keep some chinese customs just like "Spring Festival " That is really interesting!
I don't know when and how chinese cultures had been introduced there. It seems that there is a long long story to tell :) Maybe it was in Yuan Dynasty or Ming Dynasty that your ancestors moved to Vietnam . Personally , i think it was the time called "the expansion of China". Many chinese began their new lives there . Meanwhile, lots of cultures and customs had been kept well . Just like your surname , LAM is similar to LIN (chinese) It means groups of trees or forests, but i don't know why it is written as "LAM' rather than "LIN" :P :P Also i guess your name "Giang" is something similar to "Gang"(chinese) meaning "iron" or "strongness" :P :D Indeed we have many similarities in languages and customs . I would like to develop interests in them :wink:

[Gianglt]

Hi FangFang !

[FangFang]

Morning ,Lam Giang:
Partly you are right, we do have repeated names that sound not so formal . It is something like "Jonhy , Tommie or Pattie etc." :D You know, it is nice to be called with pet names . But it isn't always the case, some chinese have their names repeated not for "pet fun" . One of the reasons ,i think , is that their names seem to be so easy and simple . They don't want to be called like that way . In fact there is a trend that many persons have the same names! Just imagin when someone calls your name in a public occasion you would be shocked to find there are another two guys with the same names standing up! How embarrassed ！ :P :P So it is feasible to "double" your names! :D In fact ,now babies are suggested to be named with more meanings ,meanwhile , it is helpful for the Police to find registered persons ! I think some have their formal names, but mine is the same. :P
I think you know chinese cultures quite well, and i 'd like to know those chinese customs in Vietnam. You are still using chinese languages ,right? It sounds so amazing but interesting!! Would you like to introduce some here? :wink: :wink:

[Gianglt]

[FangFang]

Hi, Lam Giang:
Would you like to tell their differences? :D :D :P

[Gianglt]

[FangFang]

Hi,Lam Giang:
Thanks for your post! Yeah, it is a big topic when we are discussing the culture discrepancy between China and Vietnam.
I am impressed by the first point you mentioned . It is the truth that chinese overseas have their community , which makes them feel to be in homeland . Chinese may not be so intimate at home but when abroad they would be more friendly to each other. I don't know why it is , maybe we have been educated with strong and permanent traditions that won't be forgotten wherever you are . Chinese put family to the first , this "family " includes more meanings , and to some extent i think , that our belief of integration has been enhanced not only by Chinese Ancient Cultures but by the Socialism System. It is good ! Every "Spring Festival" we will be eagering to see CCTV 's programmes . That is a cozy time for all the chinese families , specially those chinese overseas ! Whoever you are and wherever you are , everyone shares the same feelings. Sometimes i think it is just because of our strong cultures that make you never forget "I am a chinese and i am proud of being that!" It would be meaning more for those friends overseas.
About the principles i am not sure of that . It depends on the varieties of personalities. I think it can't be taken as the difference :P :P Maybe i didn't understand you very well, well, about our character differences there are much to say ,Maybe a novel isn't enough.LOL :D :D . But i am trying to learn from you :D
You write well , i didn't find something sensitive here,hehehe,don't worry, of course, you are welcome and free to give viewpoints here, Just within the limit of discussions :wink: :wink: