Critiquing Zuckerberg's Mandarin: Give Him a Break!

The transcript discusses a foreigner, Mark, speaking Chinese and the initial skepticism about his ability. Despite his accent, which is common given China's numerous dialects, Mark impresses with his communication skills. The speaker suggests that Chinese people should be accustomed to foreign accents. The transcript also mentions a hypothetical Facebook rating system, rating Mark a 9 for his efforts in building trust and connection through Chinese rather than English.

What was the speaker's initial thought about Mark?

• Mark was a professional translator.

• Mark was a native Chinese speaker.

• Mark was not interested in learning Chinese.

• Mark was trying to show off by speaking Chinese.

Why does the speaker find Mark's performance impressive?

• Mark was a native Chinese speaker.

• Mark used complex Chinese vocabulary.

• Mark spoke without any accent.

• Mark spoke for 30 minutes in Chinese.

What does the speaker suggest about the diversity of dialects in China?

• Chinese people are not used to hearing different accents.

• There are hundreds, if not thousands, of dialects in China.

• There is only one standard dialect in China.

• Foreign accents are not accepted in China.

How many people in China struggle to communicate in standard Chinese?

• About 300 million people.

• About 100 million people.

• About 500 million people.

• About 50 million people.

Why does the speaker rate Mark highly?

• Because Mark is a native Chinese speaker.

• Because Mark achieved more in terms of trust and communication.

• Because Mark used advanced Chinese vocabulary.

• Because Mark spoke without any mistakes.