#44 - How Dating in China Is Nothing Like Dating in America

from Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners) · host Sara Jane Ho

Sara Jane explains why dating in China would shock most Americans—from the “house, car, and savings” requirement to prioritizing compatibility over chemistry, and why formal courtship can include sending soup. Drawing from her own dating experiences in both cultures, this cheeky Valentine’s Week episode might just change how you see modern dating. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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