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Asked by Ms.sonia lim from phil. | Jan. 21, 2009 01:03

About:Shanghai Travel

we are going to shanghai in feb.25, 2009,, do we really have to have an interpreter in shanghai who knows how speak engligh? can we not go on our on using the map? if we need, where can we avail thier services? how much do they charge? how is the arrangements.

sonia lim (philippines)

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Answered by Ms.plum | Jan. 23, 2009 23:26

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Sonia,
I'm sure you'll manage with a phrasebook, hand and facial gestures (it works for me). There isn't as much English in SH as I thought, but there are LOTS of Westerners to help. Other tips, receptionists at the classier hotels, Starbucks staff. Market stall holders often know more than you'd think, but unless it involves them they may not be too bothered to help.
Don't worry about it too much. Be prepared to be flexible, think of alternative words and try not to be too complicated or literal. You'll be fine as long as you 'think out of the box'!
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Answered by Mr.Gisela | Jan. 24, 2009 01:27

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Hi Sonia,
no, you do not really need an interpretator or translator...most young people in Shanghai understand enough English than most of us realise...and if you come across someone who may help you translate...most do it for free..just befriend urself with pp and u have a great time....Gisela

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Answered by Ms.chen | Feb. 01, 2009 00:05

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Dear Sonia
This is Maxine, a local private tour guide who is dedicated to helping people outside China. My job is to save clients' time and money and make them feel happy and relaxed during their stay in Shanghai.
Shanghai is a huge city that you may get lost even with a map, the taxi drivers can not speak English, they might turn you around and around, but you can choose subways/trains which offer English-speaking direction,however our subway system might be a little complicated for the people who come at first time. Generally, 90% people who work for local restaurants/shops can not speak English.
Anyways, you do not expect to keep asking people about how to get your destinations or making orders or whatever, do you? Pls feel free to contact me at <span class="clspost">gmail.com|maxinecbq</span> for further help
Thanks for your attention

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Answered by Ms.CHEN | Feb. 01, 2009 00:09

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hello sonia
Personally I recommend you have a private tour guide who can save your time and money. You do not expect to waste time by keeping asking others for the destinations or making orders or whatever, do you? The taxi drivers here can not speak English, but you can take subways/trains, well, our subway system might be a little complicated for the people who come at first time.

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