The Oddities of Mainland China
1. Mainland China Smells Like Stale Urine
Ok, so the whole of mainland China doesn't smell that bad, but pretty much every public building reeks of uncleaned bathroom. Leading to my next oddity...
2. The Squatty Potty
They're everywhere, and most of the time they're your only option. While the squatting can be uncomfortable, to say the least, the worst part is the odor. If you get within 10 feet of the bathroom, the scent of stale urine permeates the air. Needless to say, I avoid liquids when I go to mainland.
3. Crotchless Baby Pants
Once a child can walk, they're stripped of their pampers and begin to wear crotchless pants. From what I can gather, this is so children are trained at an early age to use the squatty potty. Oh, but these little ones don't need a potty... they go just about anywhere. The sidewalk, a street, a public park, or my personal favorite, the floor of the train station.
4. Men Have LOOOOONG Fingernails
We're talking witch-like nails people. I'm beginning to wonder if there is some sort of superstition that says, "the longer your nails are, the wealthier you will be." Regardless, they're terrifying. I keep waiting for one of these men to look at me and say "I'm going to get you my pretty, and your Longchamp bag too."
Well, it's back to mainland for me tomorrow. I know you're all really jealous. Anyone need a baby shower gift? I'd be happy to pick up some crotchless baby pants for you.
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