Isolated incidents prompted this sentiment-not being able to reciprocate the chatter of a Tasmanian who had been tasked to host me on the strength of his Masters degree in Chinese Studies. How disappointing forthe poor man!

• 这种感受是由个别的事件引起的。有个念中文系硕士学位的塔斯马尼亚人用流畅的华语喋喋不休地跟我谈话，我只能搭上一句半句，他是多么地失望。