Battery charge: How do you define it?

Recently I accepted a translation job at the municipal court for a Chinese who cannot speak English. After the "arrest," eyewitnesses were contacted and the police officers wrote reports about the incident. My client needed to appear in court because of an alleged battery charge in January this year.

Some witnesses "heard" them fight and saw him pull his sister aside in a public place. They were totally surprised as to why he was charged battery even though his sister did not want to press charges against him and said that he never hit her. I read some information posted by some Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys California DUI Felony Misdemeanor Lawyers that charges will not be dropped simply because the individuals who called the police or are involved do not want to prosecute because the police and the prosecutor's office will take into account a variety of reasons including the fear to proceed with a prosecution.



I was told to explain to him that battery is probably defined differently in the United States. According to the criminal code, battery is "the unlawful, intentional touching or application of force to the person of another, when done in a rude, insolent or angry manner." He said the definition is ridiculous and there is a difference of culture between Americans and Chinese. He said they were just talking loudly and arguing. There may be, but unfortunately the judge did not buy that and still ruled him guilty.





Disclosure policy

Don't give me a clock

When I was on a plane yesterday, I was browsing through a catalogue that sells mugs with a clock on it. I was thinking who will want such a mug...at least not Chinese. Clocks are very bad gifts for Chinese, because it means "I'm sending you to hell" or "I'm putting an end to your life."

This is a very important etiquette for those who do business with Chinese. If you ever send your business partner or a friend a clock, your relationship will probably just end right there.

"Chow Mien" = Stir-fried noodles

“Chow” means stir fry and “mien” means noodle in Chinese. Some Chinese restaurants in small towns of the United States either put some crispy noodle-like material (those that you can buy in Wal-Mart’s Asian section) in replacement of the real noodles or simply serve just the meat and vegetables. Many menu items have been adapted or created in the United States, but this dish is really testing the patience of native Chinese like me. Oh, by the way, it is also weird to serve stir-fried noodles with rice on the side, which happens here.

I don’t mind the owners or cooks in the United States adapting their menu items to suit the taste of American. However, there are some basic principles that need to be followed. The culture and authenticity of Chinese food have to be preserved to a certain extent, if not, it won’t and can’t be called Chinese food.

American roast pig VS Chinese roast pig

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Does anyone know the difference between the American roast pig and the Hong Kong / Chinese roast pig?

The Chinese style is a succulent piglet with clean and crispy skin, which is the best part of the pig. The American one can be all burned and hairy. The skin will be stripped off for obvious health and hygiene reason before being served. The meat tastes like pork loin that has been cooked in a slow cooker.

Remember to try the Chinese roast pig when you go to Asia. It is very popular and you will be able to find a restaurant with this dish easily.