Unpleasant Traits Among Chinese Faculty in the US
Arrogance
After years of struggle, achieving a prominent position at a university, this individual consistently looks down upon Chinese colleagues in lower positions or criticizes their homeland to emphasize their own superiority. They see themselves as morally superior, perhaps even greater than Buddha.
Despite being looked down upon by locals, they pretend to befriend them, engaging in casual conversation, laughter, and socializing as if they were native. They often seek favor in department corridors or try to align themselves as proteges of the Dean or Chairman.
Loquaciousness
This individual frequently criticizes, defames, or creates obstacles for Chinese students and postdocs while turning a blind eye to lab members from other countries, especially the USA. They slander or curse their Chinese coworkers but speak highly of native faculty.
Deception
They falsify their qualifications, such as claiming to be a medical doctor after graduating from a small Traditional Chinese Medicine school.
Inappropriate Advances
They harbor delusions of developing special relationships with female students, technicians, or postdocs, often inviting attractive women to rotate through their lab.
Unreliability
This person frequently makes promises they don't keep, such as offering help with waivers, green cards, recommendation letters, or promotions.
Hypocrisy
During a fundraising effort for an earthquake in China, this faculty member sent emails and posted posters to collect donations but did not contribute themselves.
Erratic Behavior
Feeling disrespected by native faculty and students, they often lose their temper in the lab.
Poor Communication and Knowledge
Despite graduating from a prestigious university, this individual has poor pronunciation and grammar, frequently mixing up Confucius and Laozi's teachings. They also enjoy correcting the grammar of other Chinese individuals.