Okay, time for another Staff Spotlight. Last time we talked to Rob – this time we’re going to talk to Cliff, who teaches classes 0C and 1D. He also recently shared his hobby with us.
But first we need some questions. Please write some interesting questions for Cliff in the Comments Section, and we’ll use them when we interview him on camera next week.
Cliff, thanks for your post about your hobby. I’ve always been a bit curious about horology. Can you recommend or suggest some places or things to do to learn more about watches?
Hi Joe, go to fourms.watchuseek.com and you will find a ton of information about horology!
Hey Cliff,
What kind of music do you listen to?
i love trance music, dance music and house music. some djs I really like are fatboy slim, moby, paul van dyk and armin van buuren!
Do you play any kind of sports? Which ones and how often?
Honestly right now, I don’t play any. I used to do weightlifting many years ago! I should do sports! what do you play?
How hong have you been in Shanghai? Do you enjoy your time in University Settlement?
Hi Aki, I’ve been here for 3 years now!
and i love it, it’s a great place to work!
Do you like your class?
Yes, I have some very fun, interesting students this year. Who is your teacher?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hi Pui, I like to collect and fix watches. I also love electronics and computers.
How long have you been teaching in the university settlement?
Hi Cliff
Are you gong to spend time with your family on Christmas day?
Do you like swimming for sportt ? If so, how qften?
Hi Xiukun, I love water. But, I prefer soaking in a hot tub more than swimming!
Peggy says
Hey Cliff,
How are you? where are you from?
Hi Peggy, I’m doing great… I’m from Dobbs Ferry, NY, what about you?
Cliff,i wondering how long have you taught children in ShangHai?Did you have fun in China?All of your collections which one watches is your favorite?
Hi Yuki, I love Shanghai…it’s my favorite city on Earth! I like Omega the most!
Mr. CLIFF
Are you working part time or full time in this school?
Do you worry someone steal your watches?
will you steal my watches??
hi, Cliff
Do you like to be a teacher?
yes, I love being in front of class, it’s almost like being an movie actor!
hi,Cliff
why you feel in love with the wacthes?
Watches are a symbol of time…and life is only about one thing — time.
hi,cliff
Do you like to go on the internet?
Cliff,
thanks for your post some about your hobby. I know every body has different hobby, why you wear different watcher every day?
I wear watches that “match” my outfit. If I’m wearing a suit, I’ll wear a fancy watch. If I’m working out, I’ll wear a different watch. It really depends on my activity for the day.
Hi,Cliff
Are you going to take a vacation with your family on this Christmas day?
Hi,Cliff
Do you like to go on the internet?
What question will you ask a stranger?
I would ask “what would you do with a billion dollars?”
What kind of movies do you like to watch?
I like documentaries, comedies and action movies…like the Expendables!
I d like U to share us sth special!
Do you have any plan to visit Shanghai again?
Joanne
yes! my wife is from there, so I will visit again. I was there for 3 weeks in August.
Could U share sth new for us?
How long have you been in Shanghai?
Do you have any favorite brand watch for collecting? While you wear an old watch first time,do you worry about its accuracy?
cliff,
hi, why collect watch is your hobby? How do you find out good watch in your daily life?
does your wife suport you to collect watch?
A “good” watch is not always an expensive watch. I say wear something you like, regardless of the price or brand. My wife doesn’t like me to buy expensive watches.
How long do you teach in University Settlement
Did you enjoy worked in Shanghai Cliff.
Yes, it was a great time. I love the nightlife in Shanghai too!
What is your dream job?
Have U read Chaungzi ? If so, tell us some your opinion about it.
Hi, Cliff
Can you speak some Chinese and write it?
我会说一点,但是不太会写.我的中文听力还不错!
Class 2c asks:
Ena, Leonid, Jenny, Shu-zhen ask:
How many Children do you have?
How did you meet your wife?
Your a big man!! What do you eat?
How long have you worked at University Settlement?
Nikki and Ally ask:
Do you enjoy your life?
How long have you collected watches?
Why did you marry a Chinese girl?
How old were you when you started to collect watches?
Lian Di, judy, Jason, LiPing ask:
What hobbies do you like to do?
How many have you collected watches?
How many kinds of watches do you have?
Irene, Alyssa, Dan Hong and Cui Juan ask:
Do you like Chinese culture?
Do you like Chinese food?
Which style watch do you like?
Yuki and Hui Yan ask:
Why do you like to collect watches?
Have you been to China?
How many days a week do you work?
Ryan, Yan Yun, Elena, and Lucy ask:
Did you like to live in China?
What is your hobby?
Can you sing Chinese songs?
What kind of movies do you like?
Max, Siyu, Joan, and John ask:
How long did you live in Shanghai?
How did you meet your wife?
What is the most expensive watch that you bought?
Why do you like watches?
Francisco, Fung, Tony, and Qici ask:
What do you hate?
What food do you like better? Dominican or Chinese food?
In your opinion, how is China?
Where do you keep your watches?
Yan, Yan-Hong, Wendy and Pinko ask:
Why do you like to be a teacher?
What’s your favorite sport?
What do you like to do on weekends?
Did you like to teach in Shanghai?