Qian (chyan; money) makes the world go around. Of course, family and friends are priceless, but you can’t very well support yourself or help those you love, much less donate to a charity of your choice, unless you have something to give. And that’s what life is really all about. (Unless, of course, your main goal in life is to buy a Ferrari, acquire rare works of art, and live in the south of France . . . in which case you need a LOT of qian. All the more reason to read this chapter.)
In this chapter, I share with you important words and phrases for acquiring and spending money — things you can easily do nowadays all over the world. I give you some banking terms to help you deal with everything from live tellers to inanimate objects like ATM machines. I even give you tips on tipping.
