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China Elevator Stories
“Do You Teach English Here?”
I take the elevator to my floor in Shenzhen.
14/01/2013
Ruth Silbermayr
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A guy enters the elevator right after me. I’ve just come back home from Ikea and am carrying a heavy bag and a suitcase.
Upon seeing this, he says: “Wow, you’re amazing. Do you teach English here?”
I reply: “No, I work as a graphic designer.”
“In which field?”
“Advertising.”
“Oh wow, that’s amazing. This is my floor; see you around.”
“See you.”
Have you ever had a similar conversation?