The [tag]Portman[/tag] [tag]Ritz[/tag] [tag]Carlton[/tag] has a bookshop where they sell papers. Normal papers , meaning not originating from the mainland. The Hotel is the absolute top in [tag]Shanghai[/tag], maybe even in [tag]China[/tag] and has, as it goes with a [tag]5 star hotel[/tag], staff that pretend to understand[tag]English[/tag] and pretend to give 5 star service.
Hi, can I have the [tag]IHT [/tag]please?
Yes, that’s 23 Rmb.
Ok. [I am reaching for my money in my pocket but apparently I am not fast enough]
It’s 23 [tag]Kuai[/tag].
Yes, I know, you told me, I am busy getting my money.
You don’t want the paper anymore?
Yes, I like to have the paper and it would be nice if you have some patience. As you see I am busy getting my money.
Oh, Yes.
All this happened in a timespan of 4o seconds