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  9. clothing for interview

    in Consulate Process: P-3 ~ Interview

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    My wife wore business attire. Most people I saw waiting in line wore something a little more dressy than their usual Saturday lounging clothes.

     

    http://img.tradeindia.com/tradeleads/2/org_1832904.jpg

     

    My wife wore something similar like the woman on the left (light pink blazer black dress pants). If you have or can afford business clothes, I'd go for it. Looking professional can help one act professional (my experience)

     

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    I agree with Randy below. This being your one shot - I'd do everything you (the applicant) can do to make sure your overall presentation - physical attire and kitchen sink contents count.

     

    She wore something like the one on the left, can't remember if it had the tie thing though. I think it's fine to just walk the middle ground, don't under dress or over dress for it... and I also think it might have a little bearing on the result too.

  12. Employment for my Chinese Wife

    in Stateside

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    My wife started out with ESL classes at the local tech college. That went well then she started taking GED classes. After a lot of searching she found a job as a laundry assistant at a hotel. She quit to go back to school to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant. It's easy to find a job, but like the other poster said it's hard work. Her first priority is to finish up the GED. It's amazing what she can accomplish when she's on the right track.

     

    I think it is important to get that first job in America on the resume. It will open a lot of doors to better things. My advice is just keep looking. Cindy's English really came along quickly. The ESL classes were a huge help. Plus just being here, talking with friends and relatives, watching TV, yelling at me, etc!

     

    Jon & Cindy

  13. Welcome Home 2

    in General Visa Discussion & First Steps

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    Glad to hear things are going well! I have to get my wife to read this, our garage is a mess! I notice you live in WI, there is a Chinese couples group that meets every once in awhile in Milwaukee. It's a great way to meet others going through the same thing. Let me know if you want the contact info.

     

    Take care!

  17. Sweeping of the tombs Monday

    in The Middle Kingdom - 中国

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    Some history on this:

     

    In another thread, I mentioned the 24 seasonal markers which reflect the ancients relationship to nature:

     

    While a lunar year is from one Chinese new year to the next, the 24 seasonal markers are solar based and correspond to the path of the sun in 15 degree intervals; When the sun reaches the latitude of 315 degrees, it is defined as the ¡®start of spring¡¯ (¡°li chun¡± - Á¢´º) ...

     

    QingMing (clear & bright) is the 5th seasonal marker for farming activities when the temperatures rise and sowing should begin. As a festival, it ties back to the Hanshi (Cold Food festival, a day before QingMing); During the Qing the two days were merged.

     

    Although Confucius is often associated with promoting ancestor respect (worship), that practice existed prior to him. Confucius spoke against excessive expenditures to worship the dead. Despite this often association, the festival itself does not appear to be tied to Confucius, but rather with the spirit world (Ú¤½ç) where their ancestors went.

     

    More can be read here:

     

    http://www.chinavoc.com/festivals/qingming.htm

     

     

    Cool site. Thanks!

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