Affected by thunderstorms
Date:2008-08-26
Q: How were you affected by yesterday’s thunderstorms?
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Wang Zhenguo 50 Shanghai delivery man |
“We delivery people hate rainy days. Mopeds tend to slide and stall out. One of my customers blamed me for the delay and cancelled the service. ” |
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Chen Xiaoying 24 Jiangsu Province salesman |
“I accompanied my friend to Shanghai for a job interview on a bus from Nantong. The rain became heavier and the road was jammed as we approached Shanghai. ” |
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Wangjun 25 Anhui Province, restaurant waiter |
“Though my clothes were soaked by the rain, I was very happy that our take-out service became a hot seller thanks to the weather. ” |
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Wu Yan 47 Shanghai medical staff |
“I was half an hour late for work as the bus was jammed in traffi c. My leader didn’t blame me but showed an understanding attitude. ” |
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Zhao Fei 22
ZShandong Province cafe waitress
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“I work on night shift and couldn’t sleep well due to the rain in the morning. The thunderstorm was frightening. I had to cover my ears to sleep. ” |
Marry on August 8
Date:2008-08-04
Q: Marriage registration offices are being flooded with couples tying the knot on August 8. Would you?
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Ye Ning 19 Ningxia waiter |
“I definitely want to get married on a special day, even if I have to wait a long time for my turn. The 2008 Olympic Games is significant for Chinese people.” |
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Tong Ying 18 Shanghai |
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