Catherineli Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hi Friends, How is everyone doing? I've been doing very well with my new school. I'm still teaching ESL for a middle school. My students are from different countries. Next week, we will do a culture presentation. I lost the link on youtube about Chinese people's reaction to "I love you" or "Wo ai ni." Who can give me the link again please? It's a program by two young men talking about Chinese culture. Chinese people give a funny laugh at hearing "I love you". I can't find the link. Thank you everyone, in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hello, Chinese Catherine! I hope you are doing well! It's difficult to search for a specific occurrence of "I love you" or "Wo ai ni". You might check the MamaHuHu or Asian Boss or Off the Great Wall contributors. I did find this, but it's about japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wawster Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hello, Yajie!It s good to hear from you. I am glad that you are settling in well in Oklahoma City.Rose says "I love you" to me often, but that is because she knows that it is part of American culture.When we visit her parents, it is never spoken - it is shown in their actions.I'm sorry that I do not have a link for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 HI Randy, Hi Warren, good to see you again! About "I love you" in Chinese culture, we used to laugh a lot here at CFL. It was very funny when Chinese children say "I love you Mom", then the mom asked, "Do you need money?" or sometimes, the mom laughed out loud. Someone posted the link about the "I love you----laugh", I just can't find it. I think many of us still remember our laugh about the Chinese customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Here is the Chinese Catherine again Here is the link, I found it finally. The inspiration is from American Randy Warren, Chinese people don't have problems saying I love you in English because they are speaking foreign language. Most don't say I love you in Chinese. Here is the link Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Edited November 21, 2018 by Catherineli (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) That is one of the YouTubers I looked through - but didn't go back far enough (4 years). Glad you found it! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Edited November 21, 2018 by Randy W (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hi Friends, Today I have two questions. (1) I have been in American for three and a half years so far but I still don't sense something sensitive. I call myself "Chinese Catherine" for fun or just to be funny. I called Randy "American Randy" once also to be funny. But other American people tell me that is rude or racial to for someone else to call me "Chinese Catherine". Do you guys feel the same? (2) After I applied for my son for his green card, it has been five years. I've forgotten where is the immigration website to check the information related. Now it's time for us to go through the paper work. What should I do now as the main applicant? My son has his working visa that allows him to work 6 years. But should I submit some forms or what? Randy, I need your help again. You used to tell me that I don't need to do anything. My son said the same. But I am just anxious. Thank you, Friends, for faithfully helping me.Best wishes! Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hi Friends, Today I have two questions. (1) I have been in American for three and a half years so far but I still don't sense something sensitive. I call myself "Chinese Catherine" for fun or just to be funny. I called Randy "American Randy" once also to be funny. But other American people tell me that is rude or racial to for someone else to call me "Chinese Catherine". Do you guys feel the same? (2) After I applied for my son for his green card, it has been five years. I've forgotten where is the immigration website to check the information related. Now it's time for us to go through the paper work. What should I do now as the main applicant? My son has his working visa that allows him to work 6 years. But should I submit some forms or what? Randy, I need your help again. You used to tell me that I don't need to do anything. My son said the same. But I am just anxious. Thank you, Friends, for faithfully helping me.Best wishes! Catherine It's kind of a cute name that you put in the title. Yes, it can be rude or racial, but it distinguishes you as a Chinese with a decidedly American name. It's probably best to use it sparingly (both of us). I can change the title if you'd like. Keep an eye on the Visa Bulletin for when your son's priority date becomes current. Yes, just being anxious is MORE than enough effort on your part for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberjack1234 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 You can call me anything just as long as you call me to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) LOL I'm always curious with the name Amberjack. Would you please let us know why you call yourself Amber+Jack? I can't understand why Chinese Catherine is racial while Amberjack is not. This topic is a fun for me. I don't mean anything racial or rude. Randy, please change my title "Chinese Catherine" into a decent one but I give this fun to you, whatever you think it should be. Mr. Randy, my son's priority date becomes current now. What should I do? I'm not smart. Edited November 25, 2018 by Catherineli (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberjack1234 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) A long time ago I went out to the Gulf Stream fishing on a charter boat and everyone put one dollar in a collection and whoever caught the biggest fish of the day would win a free trip plus all the money. I caught a 27-pound Amberjack and it was the largest fish of the day so I went fishing the next day for free. I've been asked that several times. Edited November 25, 2018 by amberjack1234 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Amberjack is a fish!! Other people asked you the same question 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy W Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 You may be able to file his Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status, if you haven't already done so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherineli Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Mr. Randy, I don't remember whether I have filed I-485 or not. I will fill it again in case I didn't. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wawster Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hi CatherineYou can call yourself whatever you want. Some people are overly sensitive and feel that everything has a negative racial connotation, even when it doesn't. For those people, you can just tell them, " I am Chinese, and I am Catherine...Do you have a problem with how I name myself?" Typically, then the overly sensitive people will back down and be quiet. It is only negatively racial if you are using race as a method to exclude others from something, or to try and hurt them in some way, due to their race or background. So don't worry - be yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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