Submitted by: Haishu Sun

This recording was made in a trendy restaurant near the Bund in Shanghai, China. Its a place for young professionalss to grab a quick bite on their way somewhere else, but not the kind of place you’d linger too long. You might say it’s a place that reflects changes in Chinese society; people are busy, and want a quick bite rather than an elabourate meal that takes hours to serve.

Shanghai is a very international city, and it’s packed iwth all kinds of entertainment. Fancy cocktails and nice wines are in high demand, and this restaurant serves both. If you invited some friends to meet here, Chinese custom has it that you - as the host - would be expected to pay of the whole group. It would feel awkward if people started splitting the bill.