My school often hires secretaries who don’t speak English. I understand that I’m in China and I understand that the vast majority of people I meet will not speak English. But it seems to me that speaking English would be a requirement to be a secretary in a language school. Especially if that secretary shares an office with the American teacher. Especially if that secretary’s job involves dealing with the foreign teacher everyday.
Sometimes Ji’s around, but sometimes she isn’t.
Meg: Do we have any crayons?
Secretary: Yes.
Meg: You know what I mean by “crayons”, right?
Secretary: Yes.
Meg: Do you know where they are?
Secretary: Yes.
Meg: Where are the crayons?
Secretary: Yes.
Meg: Are my superpowers way cooler than Spiderman’s?
Secretary: Yes.
Some days, I really love China.
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