my upcoming expat life

James and I listened to this segment until we drove out of range of the station. 

It was especially interesting to us since we will find ourselves in China in about 5-6 weeks.  There are parts of being a foreigner in China that I enjoy.  But listening to this broadcast reminded me of the negative side of being foreign. 
I thought the part of the broadcast where they mention that the TV programs with the highest ratings include children, animals, or foreigners.  It reminded me of the article below about microagressions....how even in "esteeming" foreigners to put them on TV, they are, in a sense, actually demeaning them. 
As I go back, I want to develop relationships that move beyond the traditional roles or stereotypes of Chinese and Foreigner.  I want to get beyond the rote questions and move to actual friendship...the kind that doesn't consider which country issued my passport.