L: Dashan, I was wondering if I could pick your brain for an essay that I'm writing.
D: sure.
L: it's for a Canadian Studies course that I'm taking. I'm supposed to compare everyday cultural differences between Canadians and Chinese. Could I find a few by you?
D: Fire away.
L: Now let me know if these are valid. Unlike China, here in Canada when people get on the escalator, they stand to the right and they walk up on the left.
D: The use of driving lights. Here in Canada, drivers leave their headlights on even during the day. It makes the cars more visible. I've heard it really cut down on the number of accidents. So, you want to see the rest of my trip.
Luckily for me, the bridge is designed with driver safety in mind. They have emergency telephones every few hundred meters and more than 17 security cameras. The cameras are linked to a control tower where security and engineering crews can keep an eye on the entire length of the bridge.
Man: Bridge control.
D: I'm here at box number 70. I'm stuck in the middle of the bridge. But it might be something with the engine.
Man: We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. You're at call box 70. We will have a patrol truck there in approximately three to four minutes. You proceed back to your car carefully; there is traffic coming from both angles. And stay in your car until the patrol truck arrives.
Man: One-ten. This is bridge control.
Woman: Go ahead.
Man: we have a car stopped at call box 70. Possibly out of fuel; possibly engine problems. Would you proceed to call box 70, please.
Randy: Only too happy to help you.
D: I just hope I can make it in time.
Randy: I'll have you there before you know it.
Woman: Roger. He's on his way.
Dashan: Listen, I just wanted to thank you once again. you were a real big help.
Randy: you're more than welcome.
D: The only problem is I'm a little late now and I've got to buy a gift for my brothers. Is there anywhere around here I can buy something?
Randy: All the shops are closed now. but I think I've got sth your brother might enjoy.
D: really?
R: How about a little lobster for him?
D: you've been really kind to me.
R: you are more than welcome.
D: I can't thank you too much.
D: Hey, Dan. Zack.
Dan: didi, chi le ma?
Dashan: Not yet.
Dan: you have any trouble getting here?
Dashan: Not at all, a piece of cake.
Dan: you don't have any excuse not to visit us anymore.
Dashan: I guess so.
Dan: I haven't had lobster since----lunch.
Leah: Speaking of the website, we better get going on that. We're starting to run out of time.
Dashan: I was afraid of that. What's the headline for enrollment in that Internet course you wanted me to take?
D: Oh, geeze, I forgot about that. I just wish us we had more time.