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Chinese youth of marriageable ages are often embarrassed by questions about marriage or babies from relatives when they go home to enjoy the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival holidays. This is partly because of declining enthusiasm for marriage in general, and partly because of overbearing attention from their elders as the only child (or one of few) in the family. Here's how it goes: 1. Have you got married? Yes, I have. Have you had your baby? Yes, I have. Call him/her here. The conversation ends with the performance of the child. 2. Have you got married? Yes, I have. Have you had your baby? No, I haven't. Why haven't you had your baby？ The conversation ends with admonition to have children. 3. Have you got married? No, I have not. Do you have boyfriend/girlfriend? Yes, I have. When will you get married? The conversation ends with admonition to get married. 4. Have you got married? No, I have not. Do you have boyfriend/girlfriend? No, I haven't. How about I introduce one to you? The conversation ends with admonition to go for blind dating. |
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