"I asked why, and he answered that they don’t want to spend any money on anything." Very, very true. I have no acquaintance with the Chinese tourist, but I have dealt with Chinese-American landlords. Enough said. I've also watched closely how Chinese-Americans deal in business. They're sharp and ruthless. Making money is the bottomline no matter what happens. Now, remember, these are Chinese-AMERICANS, but I see an ethnic, cultural trait about which, by today's standards, we're to disavow to our lyin' eyes and from which we're to not draw any conclusions. OTOH, no sector has been more successful than the Chinese-Americans. They have businesses; successful children; and well-ordered families. Steinbeck's look into the American soul makes me think of Hank Williams, Sr. "Ramblin' Man." The pathos.
"I asked why, and he answered that they don’t want to spend any money on anything." Very, very true. I have no acquaintance with the Chinese tourist, but I have dealt with Chinese-American landlords. Enough said. I've also watched closely how Chinese-Americans deal in business. They're sharp and ruthless. Making money is the bottomline no matter what happens. Now, remember, these are Chinese-AMERICANS, but I see an ethnic, cultural trait about which, by today's standards, we're to disavow to our lyin' eyes and from which we're to not draw any conclusions. OTOH, no sector has been more successful than the Chinese-Americans. They have businesses; successful children; and well-ordered families. Steinbeck's look into the American soul makes me think of Hank Williams, Sr. "Ramblin' Man." The pathos.
I can settle down and be doin' just fine
Til' I hear an old train rollin' down the line
Then I hurry straight home and pack
And if I didn't go, I believe I'd blow my stack
I love you baby, but you gotta understand
When the Lord made me, He made a Ramblin' Man
Bravo Ben! I enjoyed your post thoroughly.