at home… in China

It’s just students waiting in line to get train tickets? Yes. And no.

One obvious thing first: it seems common for Chinese *not* to wait in line but to follow a “me first”-attitude. Obviously, it’s not always so.

Secondly, if you ever had to buy train tickets in China as spring break is getting closer, you would appreciate being cut a bit of slack. Sorry, but it’s just for the students, and only because Xiangtan train station currently doesn’t operate.

And, anyways: why does everyone have to get back home for spring festival? Read more on Chinese New Year and what it tells about China’s society here.