Chinese New Year !!First of all, happy CNY to all! Finally we have completed a revolution of the chinese zodiac. Another year to look forward to for some people (graduation?), for some a dreadful year (NS?). Regardless of whether you are looking forward or dreading the new year, its still a piggy year. :P
As with all chinese families, its a custom to pay visits to your grandparents, your uncles, aunties ... blah blah. At a gathering like this, everyone must have the experience of getting picked on by your elders (aunties especially). Anything from results to height to weight to face to attitude can nail you. There are some tips that i have read (not necessary tried) to evade their attacks. PLEASE TRY THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. Most probably at next year's CNY, since this post came too late. LOL
Tip 1: Mr CoolInvest in a high tech Bluetooth wireless headset and wear them on your ear at all times. When the aunties try to nag, talk gibberish and pretend you are on a call. LOL
Bonus: Your headset's blinking light may distract their attention in controlling their kids as the kids pesters to 'play' with your new found 'toy'.
Tip 2: 双天至尊CNY is a perfect excuse for gambling. Bring lots of coins (to keep your losses low), keep your stakes small and indulge in gambling with your fellow cousins (who often gets nagged too). The moment some aunties try to approach, shout at the top of your voice together. Words like Huat Lar! Ban Lat! Muahaha.
Bonus: You can make and earn a tidy pile this way, given some luck.
Tip 3: The GamerIf there are visits to your house, whip out your XBox, PS or laptop and blast away. You will attract their kids' attention and the aunties will be hopelessly busy with keeping them under control. If they have no kids, blast music from your computer. This will force them to talk at the top of their voice if they wanna speak to you. Hehe.
Bonus: There will be a thick atmosphere of CNY in your house if you play CNY songs.
Hope the above methods will help. Amen.
Wishing 1 and all: 要风得风， 要雨得雨， 黄金遍地， 财源广进
