23 October 2012

Stories from 23 October 2012

Tajikistan: Russian ‘Migrant Guide’ Deemed Insulting

  23 October 2012

A new 'migrant worker's guide' to the city of St. Petersburg depicts foreign labor migrants as brooms, paint brushes, trowels, and paint rollers. The leaflet has provoked widespread anger in Tajikistan, with many internet users and officials describing the representation of migrant workers in the guide as 'insulting'.

China, U.S.A: Five Lifestyle Differences

  23 October 2012

Charlie from Chengdu Living listed five major differences in lifestyle and inter-personal interaction between China and the U.S.A, including: traffic laws, table menu, taste (of chicken), use of diapers and weight's comment.

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