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[–] JoeKrogan@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Why not go, It would be an experience but I imagine you would need to speak Chinese.

[–] KryptonNerd@slrpnk.net 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

My main concern with going would be that I can't keep my mouth shut about politics... And I don't fancy getting in trouble abroad

[–] JoeKrogan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I understand, I wish you well either way 🙏

[–] KryptonNerd@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

Thank you, you too!

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago

I would have to convince my partner

[–] Sauerkraut@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 month ago

I can barely speak two languages. I tried to learn some Mandarin but apparently I am tone deaf because I cannot hear or get the tones right when I practice.