Spice Tolerance Training for New Chengdu Residents

Spice Tolerance Training for New Chengdu Residents
Spice Tolerance Training for New Chengdu Residents
Spice Tolerance Training for New Chengdu Residents

Myths around spice tolerance training that waste newcomer time:

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"You can optimize this in week one."

You can start. Optimization after one normal month is saner.

"There's one best answer for everyone."

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There isn't. Job location and sleep needs beat Instagram rankings.

"If it's popular, it's right for settlers."

Popular often means crowded. Residents quietly use the boring option.

"Locals all do it the same way."

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Locals argue about this constantly. Pick a camp and move on.

What I trust instead: Ask for wei la first; you can always add heat.

And skip assuming every place has an English menu if you can.

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