Some Helpful Tips From a South African Expat in China Who’s Been Social Distancing For the Past Two Months

Now that most of us are working from home and being encouraged to keep a 2-meter or 6-foot social distance from other people, we’re having to learn entirely new routines. While this may be difficult to get used to for those outside of China, countless Chinese and expats in China have been doing it for the past two months.

One South African wrote an amazing Twitter thread with lots of helpful tips on how she’s survived the pandemic over the past two months living in China.

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by Eric Olander

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