@eri401: I think it is complex because China has a strongly patriarchal/familial culture. At the same time, during the Cultural Revolution, one of the Communist's points was for female and male comrades to have the same rights (and punishments, all things being equal, yes?). So I agree that the truth lies somewhere…

@PetiteGal: I think (as I was discussing this my friend from Hong Kong), that sexism in the workplace is displayed differently. In that it is usually more insidious than outright. For example, instead of women being "allowed" to be feminine, as discussed in this article; it is more the norm. Those that go against…

@BeetsGoOn: Also, the dancing eyes part. Hello, Orientalism. What about all the Chinese women who aren't young, beautiful, with dancing eyes? Do they get to be feminine. Do they advance?

@Acquanetta: I guess that is true. It varies a little depending on the venue. At the Met the attire is more fancy and glam. At MoMA and the Whitney, there's more debauchery. Oh and sometimes they have these corporate lounges for sponsors to get trashed in.

Eeps, I feel kind of guilty posting this, but I get to dress up for museum openings quite regularly for work. Me and my underling coworkers always get to go to the VIP openings (with open bar and snacks) and sometimes the VVIP with passed hour d'oeuvres and champagne. But these sort of perks (along with taken…

@XavierLucage: I thought it was a combination of I and S, so that her name would be pronounced KEE-sha. But apparently, it's pronounced Keh-sha, so I guess it's just decorative.

In certain cultures (I'm Chinese), it's sort of a standard to say to your grandchildren, "Oh you've gotten fatter," as a greeting. Apparently, it's supposed to be a good thing, because it means you're not going hungry like they had to when they were young and implies health and prosperity.

@Mrs. Beeton: It's like OMG newsflash, children can be different!

@weirdette: Heh, is there nepotism in cell biology also?

@weirdette: His father was Bob Rirchardson, a very famous fashion photographer back in the day.

@hottotrot: Oh do they mean ring finger and pointer? I was thinking the third finger meant the middle finger, and was super confused by it all...

I'm confused. Isn't everyone's third finger longer than their first?

@Tom.Cruise.Is.Weird: Also, wouldn't it be easier to just flush it at that point?