Lost In Interpretation - Li, Barbara Hong

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Résumé :
Most American books about China are written by Americans who have visited, lived, or worked in China. The authors believe that their experiences are a slice of what Chinese culture truly is. Lost In Interpretation: China Stories Told by a China Insider is not that type of book. Author Barbara Hong Li was born and raised in China but has lived and worked in the US for over twenty years, giving her a unique perspective on the similarities and differences between the two cultures. Barbara Hong Li takes questions that many Americans may have about China and reveals the history and culture surrounding the subject matter. Topics include:How have US-China relations got here today? Why are the Chinese viewed as secretive? Is Chinese food in American Chinese restaurants actually Chinese? Why are the Chinese addicted to drinking hot water? What is the difference between the two languages of Mandarin and Cantonese? Why do Chinese parents pressure their adult children to get married? What are some of the cultural taboos in China? Is Hong Bao, a red envelop containing money, a Chinese way to say thank you or a form of bribery? There have been cultural misunderstandings and misinformation about China for decades. Barbara Hong Li is on a mission to open doors between the two countries she loves. Lost In Interpretation is a step in that direction.

Biographie:
Barbara Hong Li is a California State Court certified Mandarin and Cantonese interpreter. She earned a master's degree from School of Translation and Interpretation at Monterey Institute of International Studies and taught the Legal Translation and Interpretation Program at UCLA Extension. She is now a China consultant, a conference interpreter and a court interpreter working for the state and federal courts, private institutions and the US government.Barbara previously finished her graduate studies in Beijing and also obtained an MS degree from the UK. She taught English in two universities, served as Training Manager of China Hotel and National Sales Training Manager of Amway (China). She was also Senior Administrative Assistant at the US Consulate General in Guangzhou, where she won the Superior Performance Award from the US Embassy, Beijing, China.Outside work, Barbara enjoys nature and loves reading books, newspapers and current affairs.