Live at the schanghai.com German Night: Old and new visitors discuss about what makes this networking event so special, why it is continuously on since 2004 and what - despite its success - can still be improved about it. In this episode: Robert, Simone and Laura.
My Shanghai #3
"For us it's easier than for Germans"
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Simon Campostrini has lived in Shanghai for one year and discovers many commonalities with his native country Italy. Having a double expresso with schanghai.com the Italian coffee expert explains what he likes about the taste of the Huangpu metropolis, what he thinks is the most dangerous thing in everyday Shanghai, and why Italians acclimatize easier than Central- and North Europeans.
Video-Interview: Shanghai 1986
"We all had short wave radio with us"
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Hjalmar Heinen experienced Shanghai in 1986 and used this opportunity for exensive photographic observations of everyday life. During this interview the business economist remembers different life realities for expats and which signs already announced the coming socio-economic changes of the city.
My Shanghai #2
"You should definitely learn Chinese"
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New expat Roger Steins shares his fresh impressions after two weeks in Shanghai, draws an interesting city comparison and explains why it is necessary to do a look-and-see trip for better preparation.
My Shanghai #1
"The city can't keep up with its own development"
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Claudia Mattler-Windisch explains her positive and negative impressions after four and a half years in Shanghai, shares personal adjustment tips and reports her most shocking Shanghai moment.
Video: Lost in Kowloon
Nightly wanderings through Tsim Sha Tsui
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Business, vacation or shopping. Hong Kong, the "fragrant harbour" is always worth a trip. The best tips are not available from the internet - and even less from a travel guide - but directly from Hong Kong expats and locals with experience on the ground. This video dives into the fascinating sight- and soundscape of Kowloon ("nine dragons") and shows the shortest way to Hong Kong's monthly German night. UPDATE: The German Night switched to a new location since, new address on www.deutsch.hk/stammtisch.
Office communication
"It is not important whether you have family"
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Office communication, a topic with many face(t)s. How do I build trust with my Chinese colleagues? Which topics are rather avoided? How important are private activities in an office environment? Coach and life consultant Anna Rundshagen shares practical tips for better communication and 'face' maintenance.
