Chinese or mandarin is my mother tongue but I've never felt so stressed trying to use it. Almost sounded weird listening to myself.
I still remember a time when I had to seek refuge in a neighbouring 'bunk' because my military section had too many English sprouting Rafflesians and Victorians...
However, 4 years overseas and another 8 years of close interface with Ang Mohs at work had changed all that! These days, doing an company presentation to prospective clients from the Silicon Valley is like a stroll in the park...the words just come out automatically. I really can't say the same for Mandarin anymore...
Anyways, still have to do it. It's so amazing that so few Chinese can read and write Chinese nowadays.
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