Travel to China, but don't speak Chinese?  This is the book you'll need:

        ** Practical English and Chinese Phrases and Pointing Expressions for Travelers **

Quote of the Day

Be civil to all;
sociable to many;
familiar with few;
friend to one;
enemy to none.
- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), "Poor Richard's Almanac"

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