In a message dated 4/15/01 5:26:24 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< I share your sentiments in all their positive connotations, but have to
smile at your particular choice of phrasing, among the Chinese telling
someone "May you live in interesting times" is considered to be a terrible
curse!
Susan >>
Susan,
That is very interesting!! I never knew the full meaning of that saying.
Guess it depends on the semantic equivalent of "interesting" in Chinese.
Bobby