The next few posts will explore Rick's impressions of food in China. Bon Appetit! Chapter 31 Food in China I loved the food there. I would go out with friends often and it was fun. I could not eat spicy food. I am not used to that. I didn’t grow up with it. As time went on, I could have food that was a little spicy but nothing like what some of my friends could eat. I would try everything, now and then I would find something I didn’t care for but I liked most everything. I was open to trying things and adjusting to the culture. It was an adventure and I was there to learn and enjoy. There is one thing the Chinese do differently from us when it comes to food than what we do. This is just a culture difference. They are just trying to be polite and make sure that you have had enough to eat. The way we do it in the US is when someone’s plate is getting empty, we pass the food around again and ask them to have some more if they would like or we may just ask if they would like some more ...
Rick Mundt (1950-2024) lived in the La Crosse WI area and spent 5 years in China teaching English at Luoyang Foreign Language Schools. He embraced the opportunity to meet people and learn about the culture. After his return, Rick worked on a journal with 9000 photos of his experience. With over 150 chapters, we will share weekly his experiences and the friendships he made.