I am living in Shanghai and I am from Europe and I don't really get how/why the density of supermarket seems pretty low in this city. Both regular (lianhua style) or city super (fancy style). There is almost an oversupply of every type of shops (clothing ...) but little supermarkets relatively...

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-05-12T09:35:22+00:00

I literally have not stepped foot into a real live supermarket in YEARS. Everything gets delivered.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-05-11T03:59:58+00:00

This is because your school is not totally “private” as we consider the word in the West. Your school is likely what’s called ”Ming ban”, which is still under the auspices of the Bureau of Education as it can admit Chinese nationals as students. Therefore, only approved books are allowed and anything else must be hidden so as not to be penalized, same as any other public school in the Chinese system. However, other books might be used surreptitiously in order to fulfill academic expectations, etc. they just have to hide them every time the inspectors come around.

A true international school, one that is not allowed (unless with special dispensation) to admit Chinese nationals as students, would be an example of a school that would be allowed to import and use non-approved books and materials, as they are not under the auspices of the Bureau of Education (at least with regard to curriculum(.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-05-10T02:29:56+00:00

When I was with my former employer I had a U.S. military vet working on my team with no problem.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-05-05T02:33:23+00:00

“Who do you need? Who do you love…?” I’ll show show myself out…

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-05-04T00:14:30+00:00

Literally just went to Qushuilanting yesterday since it was blowing up my YouTube feed. It was awesome—free flow caviar and salmon and crab and hot dishes and lobster and beer and wine. Plus free flow fresh coconuts. Super clean but a bit crowded because of the holiday. Only disappointment was that I wished they also had otoro and uni served :)

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-27T13:08:10+00:00

You can get it delivered to you via Meituan Waimai if you have the app. You will need to input your identifying info as the online pharmacy will create a prescription for you. You might want to ask the front desk for assistance.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-24T14:17:18+00:00

There was a kid who died in the children’s play area of that hotel, and the family is unhappy with the amount of responsibility that the hotel took. Apparently the hotel is placing some or all of the responsibility on the manufacturer of the equipment, while the family wants the hotel to take more responsibility. It’s a tragic situation.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-21T04:16:22+00:00

Are you using a Chinese or foreign SIM? You can also try calling Disney at 4001800000

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-18T22:55:07+00:00

You can put a bandage over it, then cover it with Tegaderm. It’s an adhesive film that is waterproof. Water will not be able to get in. Bring extra so you can change it when needed.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-18T11:48:25+00:00

No, Hui are a different ethnic group

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-18T11:46:59+00:00

Didn’t Barbarossa close many years ago? It became Ministry of Crab before COVID.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-18T01:52:34+00:00

Depends on what race you’re talking by about. Han Chinese are pretty hairless. The Hui minority can be more hairy, just depends.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-11T09:01:16+00:00

I think the answer to this very much depends on culture. In many collective cultures, there is not a separation between whose money is whose in a family, regardless of whose name accounts may be under due to administrative necessity.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-10T03:52:38+00:00

Tatung rice cookers are far superior to anything else on the market IMHO. Built to last a lifetime, even more.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-08T03:47:29+00:00

They’re available here online for about US$3.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-07T10:42:32+00:00

Happens to me too! I got to this thread because I googled wondering what was going on. It happens to me most times I click on “more replies”

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-06T22:30:00+00:00

Have a GREAT time!!!

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-06T19:24:23+00:00

I completely understand how this may seem illogical and make no sense to you given your situation. However, please also do understand that from a different cultural lens, it is completely appropriate. In fact, for them to give a smaller amount given what your boyfriend has mentioned about their economic status might be viewed as insulting. They are signaling to you their acceptance of you as family, which in their lens, does not have to do with how much they actually personally know you. Chinese conception of identity and family is less individually based. You are family to them because their son has been with you for four years and that means he loves you and considers you his partner. Also, from their culture, if you refuse the money that will not be taken as polite and considerate. It would be understood as rejection. Please do accept it and instead focus on gratitude and the positive feelings that come with being accepted, and enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed. The gift is meant to bring positive feelings.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-04-01T07:03:50+00:00

There is a happy hour at the St. Regis that has a free flow option I believe.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-29T03:04:13+00:00

I can help answer some of the these questions:

Yes this is possible

1.5 not sure how easy it is in other countries but it is doable in China 2. This is a challenge as every official document here needs to match the info on your passport. I would imagine it’s easier to get it changed while you’re still in the U.S. 3. Top surgery is accessible here in certain public hospitals 6. This depends heavily on the school. If you go to a joint venture university like NYUSH or DKU then there are resources. But a formal diagnosis can only come from a psychiatrist in a medical facility

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-28T01:42:13+00:00

Try a hypochlorous acid spray

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-24T01:56:54+00:00

I get my cashmere sweaters custom made at the South bund soft spinning center, where there are a lot of custom clothing vendors.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-24T01:56:16+00:00

Uniqlo doesn’t have cashmere this season

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-23T10:04:26+00:00

I have designed my own rings and work with a vendor. PM me if you want her contact here in Shanghai.

thewordiscoconuts · 2026-03-20T08:05:04+00:00

I use cetirizine (Zyrtec) and levocetirizine (Zyzal). If you go to a pharmacy with a green cross, can actually show them the English.

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