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[wonderingjoesmith]

A local teacher called police for a lot of firecrackers noise in the middle of the night. The noise continued for a long time suggesting the local serve to protect officials did not help. In the morning, the teacher and all other teachers from the school, who have school phones, received the principal�s text messages not to bother police with such calls as there is a custom when somebody dies in China. The teacher�s experience suggests that some local traditions may override the country�s laws.

[kungfuman]

[MisterButtkins]

[wonderingjoesmith]

No, I didn't come yesterday but two and half months ago. I don't know the country well at all, but I understand the law issues around. And, perhaps that's why I've posted the local teacher's experience. Without a doubt that person is aware of local customs, laws or regulations. I really don't see a need to be so cynical.

[Non Sequitur]

Maybe a Chinese teacher working in he US would be pissed off by people knocking at the door and wanting treats.
Hey you're in a different country and isn't that a major part of the reason for travel?

[wonderingjoesmith]

[NoBillyNO]

Perhaps the way to look at this would be like a funeral procession back home where an off duty policemen will lead a funeral procession through traffic lights, clearly red and to the dismay of anyone wanting to hurry on about their day.

[roadwalker]

Yes, unfortunately firecrackers, late night phone calls and texts, near 24-hour construction, are among many things Chinese folks and their guests in this country are expected to deal with. You never know...complaining might have helped. Of course people will tell your friend to go pound sand, but at heart the Chinese don't like confrontation, so the neighbors might, might be more thoughtful the next time an opportunity to destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood arises.

[NoBillyNO]

[twilothunder]

[johntpartee]

[kungfuman]

[Von Dut]

[Ariadne]

Fireworks at all times of day and night are common where I am. Barking dogs, screaming kids, roosters who think 3:30am is a good time to wake up, and people sweeping and chatting (loudly) at 5:30am.... all also common. Noise is very hard to escape. When I lived way out of the city, well, the village folks loved fireworks and roosters even more. Aside from the barking dogs, I've learned to tune out most of it most of the time. I always wonder how the people who own the barking dogs are able to sleep through it.

Nothing leads me to believe that calling the police would help lower the noise levels.


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[GeminiTiger]

it's not a local custom at all as i have experienced the very same thing in other provinces for the very same reason.

the fact that a teacher called the police.. it seems surreal.