New in China? How to Introduce Yourself in a WhatsApp Group
Your First Message Sets the Tone, Lah It is 10.30 pm in Singapore. You have just been added to a WhatsApp group called “Singaporeans Going Shanghai 2027”, “Tsinghua International Students”, or perhaps “Guangzhou New Joiners”. The chat is flying: people are asking about SIM cards, university accommodation, rent, payment apps, winter jackets, and where to find decent kopi-style coffee. Then someone types: “Welcome! Please introduce yourself.” Aiyo. Suddenly, even a simple “hello” feels like an interview. ...