I've tried to explain to some why it's so much more tiring to live in China than in the States. Today I have a perfect example of why.
I spent the entire 10/15-minute scooter ride home figuring out what I was going to say at the restaurant to order my dinner.
Step 1: Figure out what I want to say, in English.
Step 2: Re-arrange it into Chinese grammar.
Step 3: Translate it into Chinese. Try to remember the words for things you don't often use.
Step 4: Practice saying it in your head to see if it makes sense.
Step 5: Practice saying it out loud to see if it's understandable.
Step 6: Go for it!
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