Just in jest

A humorous column in the paper this week has caused ructions, begging the question: Why do foreigners always take us so seriously?

When a Chinese person uses comic irony, others tend to be confused. But sometimes, it is the best option to get a point across.

An American friend of mine once had a vigorous argument with me over what was important to learn in the United States. My feeling was that appreciating fast food was an entre to American culture.