Differences in Daily Life... that are not really all that different.

Food:

Lunch with my Chinese colleagues is always an experience. The traditional Chinese lunch is usually served in an orange delivery container consisting of meat and rice. If you are really crafty and on your game, you can make an effort to order dumplings or rice noodles and hope they come quickly while still warm. If you have the time and energy to brave the crowds, there are numerous hole-in-the-wall places that will serve a variety of Chinese specialties. Make sure to get there before noon so that you can get a seat!Everyone in the city breaks for lunch at exactly 12:00.

Hotpot is a common lunch during the winter. This is a hotpot restaurant that has a moving belt with many vegetable options on it that can be thrown into your pot and cooked for a nice warm veggie soup! Meat is also cooked in the pot which is seasoned in a variety of ways.