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July 15, 2008
Mmmmm...Chinese Food Anyone?
So on Monday, I eluded to the fact that I had to say something. Now that I have my appetite back (sort of) after being violently ill, comes news that the Chinese government has told restaurants to stop serving dog food during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
This is a big deal, because, apparently, Chinese people eat dog. Which begs the question, do they do that here, because I love Chinese food, and I can't stomach eating dog. Literally.
I don't know. Perhaps dog is good. I just can't do it. Perhaps I have already eaten dog at my favorite Chinese eateries and not known it. Either way, not knowing is better, so please pass the Sesame Chicken, thanks.
Besides the sporting events, the Olympics are about diplomacy. How cultures react to other cultures, how standing in the personal space is an affront to a Middle Eastern person, but burping at the end of the meal in front of an Asian person is just fine. Dog, I would guess, is offensive to most, but who knows? I live here, where eating dog would be offensive to me. This diplomacy winds up being a delicate dance amongst peoples of many nations, some who have never had contact with each other. Offend a sensibility, disprupt a custom, and it upsets the peaceful balance of the Games. It is why they give diplomats lessons on what actions, speech or inactions are acceptable to others.
I, for one, am happy with the decision to take dog off the menu.
For more information on this, please read this article...
And after reading the article, please help plan our menu for our Opening Ceremonies Party on August 8th, 2008!
See you then, and see you tomorrow!
Posted by Jon at July 15, 2008 10:23 PM