Oct 11, 2007
Our teacher at 1on1Mandarin, Wang Lao Shi, demonstrates the meaning of those gestures made by Beijing taxi drivers when explaining the bill.
Observing how different cultures gesture – such as counting or asking for the check in a restaurant – is one of the great pleasures of travel.
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