Back-Pedaling All The Way To China

(Some friends and I are doing research for a class. I am from China.)

Friend: “China frightens me!”

(She sees me and suddenly turns red. I just smile, as I’m not offended by the comment. She doesn’t speak for a few minutes, then randomly says:)

Friend: “You know, the culture in China is just amazing.”

(A few minutes later…)

Friend: “China has amazing food.”

(A few minutes later…)

Friend: “You know what’s great about China?”

Me: “Okay, that’s enough…”