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  • That’s not quite true, I’ve got Chinese friends who do/did 996 on entry-level grad jobs for very average salaries.

    996 isn’t as prevalent as the West likes to paint it as, but it’s also not as uncommon as you’re saying.

    Chinese people work hard, and I know loads of young people who are already burnt out and looking for some kind of escape. They’re not that different from us.








  • My trick was just being direct early about my intentions. Just ask them out on a date, or if you can buy them a drink, or have a kiss, or if they want to go home with you. You’ll usually get a pretty clear and unambiguous response. Personally I’ve never had trouble from being forward - I think as long as you’re respectful in asking and accept their answer most reasonable people are understanding. I will say it’s a scary tactic at first but you’ll quickly realize respectful rejections aren’t that big a deal anyway.

    Another option is asking friends in shared social circles what they think. Signs are often more obvious from the outside.