One union, two worlds: Mark & Jules
Thu, January 19 2006
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His |
Her |
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Name |
Mark |
Jules |
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Age |
22 |
22 |
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Place of Birth |
North Vancouver, BC |
West Vancouver, BC |
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Ethnicity |
Chinese-Canadian |
Czechoslovakian and Vietnamese |
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Education/Degree/Occupation |
Business Diploma, Capilano |
Communication degree, SFU |
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How long have you been together? |
Three fun-filled years |
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How did you meet? |
We went to the same school, but were in two completely different programs. We alwayssaw each other in the cafeteria but never spoke a word to one another until a friendofficially introduced us at a party. From that day on, we were inseparable. |
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What do you like the most about her culture?
The Vietnamese influence is quite prominent in her family. I find it interesting how they speak to one another in broken Vietnamese, French, and English…all in the same sentence! It’s also interesting that her grandmother goes grocery shopping practically every day, along with all of her other Vietnamese relatives. Is that culture or just her family?
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What do you like the most about his culture?
I'm pretty much in love with any and all Chinese food. It's quite interesting how there are so many healing properties for practically every ailment in Chinese herbs.
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What do you dislike or find peculiar about her culture?
Nothing at all. Not yet anyway. Each day I spend with her family is a very interesting and educational experience. I really like the French influence on an Asian culture.
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What do you dislike or find peculiar about his culture?
I find that Chinese parents meddle too much in their children's lives and can be too controlling at times.
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How did you parents react to the relationship?
My parents were fine with it, which is surprising since they're so traditional. I think it's because she's so beautiful and well-mannered.
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How did your parents react to the relationship?
My parents were fine with the relationship and my grandme likes him, but she did warn me about the difficulties of a culture clash if we ever got married.
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What is your favourite food or dish from her culture?
I have a long list, but to name a few: Beef rice noodle soup with extra beef and sprouts (pho), any kind of brochette and steamed crepes. And of course, I join her in her weekly escargot feast.
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What is your favourite food or dish from his culture?
Dried oyster, century egg, and salted pork congee is the best "healing food" when I'm not feeling well. The rock salt deep-fried crab is also delicious! |
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What woud you describe yourself as?
I'm a hard-worker and very athletic. Sometimes I tend to work too much, but I always make time for family and friends.
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What would you describe yourself as?
I'm traditional but modern. I like it when a man opens the door for me, or pays for dinner, and has a good job, but I am also driven to have a good education, get a successful job and be able to put the "bacon on the table" myself. I'm also very nurturing and consider myself a romantic.
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What would she describe you as?
Funny, workaholic, can't keep up with her. |
What would he describe you as?
Sweet and nurturing but likes to have her own way. |
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