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5 Challenges Of Being A Non-Fiction Writer, Blogger And Published Book Author
Writing non-fiction isn’t easy. Like any craft, it’s never short of challenges. But with non-fiction writing, there’s constantly the challenge to actually keep doing it and achieve something with it. Recently I published a chapter in a compilation self-help book (more on this at the end of the post). The timing of it comes on…
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Why Many Chinese Like Eating Dumplings. And Why The World Does As Well
It’s a fact that many Chinese like to eat dumplings. Chinese people eat dumplings during the Lunar New Year. They eat dumplings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And countless others around the world regardless of background like eating dumplings too. Growing up, when my Chinese-Malaysian family went to out to yum cha, that was when…
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8 Common Stereotypes And Misconceptions About Australians
As someone who was born in Australia and has lived here for many years, some stereotypes, myths and perceptions about Australians ring true. And some don’t. Australia is a diverse country, with the outback and city side by side as I wrote in this blog post about the geographic land of Oz itself. Naturally, Australians…
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How My Chinese Family Celebrates Christmas Over The Years
Come December, many of us around the world celebrate Christmas, or at the very least acknowledge this festive occasion one way or another. This includes my Chinese-Malaysian family for as long as I can remember. No one in my immediate Asian family goes to church or follows the faith Christianity. We’ve never put up a…
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Reasons Why The Question “Where Are You From?” Is Offensive. And Not Offensive
Time and time again, some of us get the question, “Where are you from?” We might dislike this question, or we might not. It’s a matter of perspective, or rather how we’re feeling in a moment in time that we decide if we like or hate the question there and then. Chances are if we’re…
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Chinese Dining Etiquette And Table Manners
When it comes to eating in Chinese culture, there are dining etiquette rules to be mindful of. Chinese table manners hold a lot of importance and are symbolic of Chinese traditions. Adopting good dining etiquette can help one connect with Chinese family at home. It can also help leave good impressions with Chinese colleagues over…
Mabel Kwong 