As a Boilermaker you meet some interesting people who have worked all over the world. An Engineer in the oil-sands had this story.
“I was working in Hong Kong, and we were behind on the assembly so the manager where I was working asked us all to work overtime.
I said “No.”
“Why not?” The manager asked. Because as the only foreigner I didn’t have anyone waiting for me back at the hotel anyway.
“Look.” I said.
“I’m married, and my wife back in England will spend one dollar more than I make.” When it was translated I looked around the room and every Chinese guy was nodding. Every one.”
Rick Ranson 