"Dating Issues" Interview of the 90's TT players of the Chinese National Team
Interviewers:
Xu Xin (01/08/1990); Fang Bo (01/09/1992); Yan An (01/12/1993);
Liu Shiwen (04/12/1991); Ding Ning (06/20/1990); Li Xiaodan (03/06/1990); Wu Yang (01/05/1992)
Photo by: Chinadaily.com.cn
Most Unexpected Answers:
When is valentine's day? --- Fang Bo: 02/17. ◑﹏◐
What should you give as a present for valentine's day? --- Xu Xin: Doesn't matter as long as you give something. ●﹏●
What's your future wedding will be like? --- Ding Ning: I want it to be more romantic, but since we already decided to get marry, then my husband should be in charge of it. If he ask me, I'll say "be more romantic and surprise, you decide. If I am not satisfy, I'll not marry you." Y(^_^)Y
What do you want to give as present to him? --- Liu Shiwen: something that is useful, and can remind him of me when he's using it.
Question 1: If you are in a relationship, how will you spend your time in valentine's day?
Ding Ning: It will be based on my boyfriend's decision, I think he should plan it out, I will only to assist him.
Xu Xin: Go out to eat and walk around, doesn't matter as long as we spend time together.
Wu Yang: Go out to eat, watch a movie.
Question 2: If you like someone, will you say it out?
Liu Shiwen: No, I'll wait for him to say it first.
Ding Ning: I guess not, I like him to be more initiative.
Li Xiaodan: Why shall I keep it as a secret? It will be based on the situation, I may just tell him.
Xu Xin: It will be based on the conditions (ex. timing etc.). However, I think I'll just say it out directly since that is my personality.
Qustion 3: If you are in a relationship, what will you want to do with him/her the most?
Ding Ning: Go on a trip with him. When I was watching <Dreams Link>, I want to go to Provence to see the lavenders. Or go to Hokkaido to ski.
Li Xiaodan: Travel around the world.
Xu Xin: Go on a trip, go to beach, or go to north/south pole. ⊙﹏⊙‖∣
Fang Bo: vacation
Liu Shiwen: Just talk, lots of communications with each other.
Yan An: Eat together, hang out together.
Question 4: Will you dating with a table tennis player?
Liu Shiwen: Doesn't matter. (or 'let it be as it will be'. hard to translate this one.)
Xu Xin: Not sure, I have no expectation towards this.
Ding Ning: So far, I think its okay, because if both are TT players, we'll have more common topics to talk about and having a better understands of each other. I don't mind, but my mom will be disagree if i married a tt player. Haha, she hoping if I can married someone that's not a athlete.
Li Xiaodan: Maybe not.
Yan An: No.
(for question 5, they asked which type of love affair from movie/drama will you prefer? But the names of the dramas are in Chinese, they're hard to translate.)
Question 6: When will you marry? (age)
Liu Shiwen: I think it will be kinda late, after retirement for sure.
Ding Ning: it should be after my retirement, but I also may play for few years after I got married, and then back to normal life.
Fang Bo: above 33, 34 (years old) at least. After retired.
Xu Xin: 29 or 30, may be I still competing.
Yan An: above 30 no matter what.
Question 7: What kind of person is not your ideal man/woman for sure?
Liu Shiwen: Lack of personal qualities!!!
Ding Ning: Mean to me.
Xu Xin: Curse around people.
Question8: What is a perfect love affair to you?
Liu Shiwen: I hope we both have our own careers, he should has good personalities and temper since I am very anxious, and he should be tolerant to me.
Li Xiaodan: Both have their own goals, maybe its two different goals, but both work together. I think the experiences in between, no matter bad or good, are the most unforgettable.
Yan An: I hope she can accommodates to me and understands me.
Ding Ning: He has to be nice to me, gives me ideas... that's why I want a more mature person!
Xu Xin: If we have time, spend more time together, I won't be worry about 'speechless' or something because I am very talkative. I just hope two people be happy.
Fang Bo: Just get along with each other normally. If time is permitted, just come out to eat and talk etc.
Question 9: What should you give as a present in Valentine's day?
Liu Shiwen: Boys should give flowers, and girls should give some 'little' (cute) presents.
Ding Ning: Chocolates and Rose.
Li Xiaodan: boys-flowers, girls-chocolates.
Yan An: Rose
Wu Yang: Boys generally give flowers, but I think it varies.
Xu Xin: Chocolates? Doesn't matter as long as you give something.
Fang Bo: I don't celebrate Valentine's day, so...
Question 10: Do you have any expectations towards his/her physical appearance?
Liu Shiwen: between 170cm -180cm, not too height, neither fat nor skinny, and not ugly.
Ding Ning: If to imagine, of course is someone handsome and tall. For more realistic, can't be fat, be white, and have 'attractive' characteristic.
Li Xiaodan: has to be taller than me, don't have to be handsome or cool, but must has a comfortable look.
Xu Xin: physical appearance...um..normal range is fine. Personality is the most important, but she can't be taller than me.
Wu Yang: Tall, don't be too skinny, nose has to look nice. (nose? weird.)
Fang Bo: Looks pretty, not too fat, has to be slim.
Yan An: Good looking.
Question 11: What romantic things you'll do when you have a boyfriend?
Liu Shiwen: I am not a very romantic person.
Ding Ning: He should decide.
Question 12: Presents?
Liu Shiwen: Something useful and can remind him of me.
Ding Ning: Its base on what he needs. 'lover rings' is a good idea.
Xu Xin: something meaningful.
Wu Yang: something like necklace.
Li Xiaodan: Hand-made presents.
Question 13: Smoke?
Ding Ning: Smoke is fine, but has a limit.
Li Xiaodan: It's okay.
Liu Shiwen: better not.
Xu Xin: Don't even need to mention, of course no!
Fang Bo: Of Course no.
Question 14: Can two be separated for a long time?
Liu Shiwen: Yes, I don't really 'stick' to people. Its fine even if we don't call each other. (on the cellphone/telephone)
Wu Yang: Yes, I think as a athlete, separate for a period of time is very normal. We can talk online or on the phone.
Question 15: Do you want to give him/her a surprise?
Liu Shiwen: Yes, but I still don't know how.
Ding Ning: Maybe in his birthday.
Xu Xin: I don't think there's any surprise since I'll say it out before I even start planning.
Yan An: If she likes it, then maybe on her birthday I'll give her a cake.
Question 16: If you have a girlfriend/boyfriend, what he/she did will cause you to break up with him/her immediately?
Liu Shiwen: Lie to me. (I think she means cheat on her)
Ding Ning: "Third person"
Li Xiaodan: Not sincere. Everyone might lie at some point, but at least don't let me know.
Wu Yang: Insincere or not trust me.
Xu Xin: Lie. (cheat)
Yan An: Betray. (cheat)
Question 17: Ideal type?
Liu Shiwen: has to be confident, cares me, can helps and understands me.
Ding Ning: Older, which seems more mature.
Li Xiaodan: Outgoing, older than me, advises me. Be enthusiastic, responsible, and nice to my friends and family.
Wu Yang: Outgoing, older than me, talkative.
Xu Xin: Listen to me, may have her own idea or point of view, but she has to be controllable. Good personality and nice to my family and friends.
Fang Bo: Good personality and outgoing.
Yan An: Good personality, and not get mad for not spending too much time with her since I have practices.
Question 18: What's your future wedding will be like?
Liu Shiwen: Something new. For example, have a wedding on the sea/ocean. I'll communicate with my boyfriend about that in the future.
Ding Ning: I want it to be more romantic, but since we already decided to get marry, my husband should be in charge of it. If he ask me, I'll say "Be more romantic and surprise, you decide. If I am not satisfy, I'll not marry you."
Wu Yang: Wedding on sea.
Li Xiaodan: A very very big party.
Xu Xin: Have fun with friends!
Yan An: A normal wedding, have a party with friends, family, and couches.
Interviewers:
Xu Xin (01/08/1990); Fang Bo (01/09/1992); Yan An (01/12/1993);
Liu Shiwen (04/12/1991); Ding Ning (06/20/1990); Li Xiaodan (03/06/1990); Wu Yang (01/05/1992)
Photo by: Chinadaily.com.cn
Most Unexpected Answers:
When is valentine's day? --- Fang Bo: 02/17. ◑﹏◐
What should you give as a present for valentine's day? --- Xu Xin: Doesn't matter as long as you give something. ●﹏●
What's your future wedding will be like? --- Ding Ning: I want it to be more romantic, but since we already decided to get marry, then my husband should be in charge of it. If he ask me, I'll say "be more romantic and surprise, you decide. If I am not satisfy, I'll not marry you." Y(^_^)Y
What do you want to give as present to him? --- Liu Shiwen: something that is useful, and can remind him of me when he's using it.
Question 1: If you are in a relationship, how will you spend your time in valentine's day?
Ding Ning: It will be based on my boyfriend's decision, I think he should plan it out, I will only to assist him.
Xu Xin: Go out to eat and walk around, doesn't matter as long as we spend time together.
Wu Yang: Go out to eat, watch a movie.
Question 2: If you like someone, will you say it out?
Liu Shiwen: No, I'll wait for him to say it first.
Ding Ning: I guess not, I like him to be more initiative.
Li Xiaodan: Why shall I keep it as a secret? It will be based on the situation, I may just tell him.
Xu Xin: It will be based on the conditions (ex. timing etc.). However, I think I'll just say it out directly since that is my personality.
Qustion 3: If you are in a relationship, what will you want to do with him/her the most?
Ding Ning: Go on a trip with him. When I was watching <Dreams Link>, I want to go to Provence to see the lavenders. Or go to Hokkaido to ski.
Li Xiaodan: Travel around the world.
Xu Xin: Go on a trip, go to beach, or go to north/south pole. ⊙﹏⊙‖∣
Fang Bo: vacation
Liu Shiwen: Just talk, lots of communications with each other.
Yan An: Eat together, hang out together.
Question 4: Will you dating with a table tennis player?
Liu Shiwen: Doesn't matter. (or 'let it be as it will be'. hard to translate this one.)
Xu Xin: Not sure, I have no expectation towards this.
Ding Ning: So far, I think its okay, because if both are TT players, we'll have more common topics to talk about and having a better understands of each other. I don't mind, but my mom will be disagree if i married a tt player. Haha, she hoping if I can married someone that's not a athlete.
Li Xiaodan: Maybe not.
Yan An: No.
(for question 5, they asked which type of love affair from movie/drama will you prefer? But the names of the dramas are in Chinese, they're hard to translate.)
Question 6: When will you marry? (age)
Liu Shiwen: I think it will be kinda late, after retirement for sure.
Ding Ning: it should be after my retirement, but I also may play for few years after I got married, and then back to normal life.
Fang Bo: above 33, 34 (years old) at least. After retired.
Xu Xin: 29 or 30, may be I still competing.
Yan An: above 30 no matter what.
Question 7: What kind of person is not your ideal man/woman for sure?
Liu Shiwen: Lack of personal qualities!!!
Ding Ning: Mean to me.
Xu Xin: Curse around people.
Question8: What is a perfect love affair to you?
Liu Shiwen: I hope we both have our own careers, he should has good personalities and temper since I am very anxious, and he should be tolerant to me.
Li Xiaodan: Both have their own goals, maybe its two different goals, but both work together. I think the experiences in between, no matter bad or good, are the most unforgettable.
Yan An: I hope she can accommodates to me and understands me.
Ding Ning: He has to be nice to me, gives me ideas... that's why I want a more mature person!
Xu Xin: If we have time, spend more time together, I won't be worry about 'speechless' or something because I am very talkative. I just hope two people be happy.
Fang Bo: Just get along with each other normally. If time is permitted, just come out to eat and talk etc.
Question 9: What should you give as a present in Valentine's day?
Liu Shiwen: Boys should give flowers, and girls should give some 'little' (cute) presents.
Ding Ning: Chocolates and Rose.
Li Xiaodan: boys-flowers, girls-chocolates.
Yan An: Rose
Wu Yang: Boys generally give flowers, but I think it varies.
Xu Xin: Chocolates? Doesn't matter as long as you give something.
Fang Bo: I don't celebrate Valentine's day, so...
Question 10: Do you have any expectations towards his/her physical appearance?
Liu Shiwen: between 170cm -180cm, not too height, neither fat nor skinny, and not ugly.
Ding Ning: If to imagine, of course is someone handsome and tall. For more realistic, can't be fat, be white, and have 'attractive' characteristic.
Li Xiaodan: has to be taller than me, don't have to be handsome or cool, but must has a comfortable look.
Xu Xin: physical appearance...um..normal range is fine. Personality is the most important, but she can't be taller than me.
Wu Yang: Tall, don't be too skinny, nose has to look nice. (nose? weird.)
Fang Bo: Looks pretty, not too fat, has to be slim.
Yan An: Good looking.
Question 11: What romantic things you'll do when you have a boyfriend?
Liu Shiwen: I am not a very romantic person.
Ding Ning: He should decide.
Question 12: Presents?
Liu Shiwen: Something useful and can remind him of me.
Ding Ning: Its base on what he needs. 'lover rings' is a good idea.
Xu Xin: something meaningful.
Wu Yang: something like necklace.
Li Xiaodan: Hand-made presents.
Question 13: Smoke?
Ding Ning: Smoke is fine, but has a limit.
Li Xiaodan: It's okay.
Liu Shiwen: better not.
Xu Xin: Don't even need to mention, of course no!
Fang Bo: Of Course no.
Question 14: Can two be separated for a long time?
Liu Shiwen: Yes, I don't really 'stick' to people. Its fine even if we don't call each other. (on the cellphone/telephone)
Wu Yang: Yes, I think as a athlete, separate for a period of time is very normal. We can talk online or on the phone.
Question 15: Do you want to give him/her a surprise?
Liu Shiwen: Yes, but I still don't know how.
Ding Ning: Maybe in his birthday.
Xu Xin: I don't think there's any surprise since I'll say it out before I even start planning.
Yan An: If she likes it, then maybe on her birthday I'll give her a cake.
Question 16: If you have a girlfriend/boyfriend, what he/she did will cause you to break up with him/her immediately?
Liu Shiwen: Lie to me. (I think she means cheat on her)
Ding Ning: "Third person"
Li Xiaodan: Not sincere. Everyone might lie at some point, but at least don't let me know.
Wu Yang: Insincere or not trust me.
Xu Xin: Lie. (cheat)
Yan An: Betray. (cheat)
Question 17: Ideal type?
Liu Shiwen: has to be confident, cares me, can helps and understands me.
Ding Ning: Older, which seems more mature.
Li Xiaodan: Outgoing, older than me, advises me. Be enthusiastic, responsible, and nice to my friends and family.
Wu Yang: Outgoing, older than me, talkative.
Xu Xin: Listen to me, may have her own idea or point of view, but she has to be controllable. Good personality and nice to my family and friends.
Fang Bo: Good personality and outgoing.
Yan An: Good personality, and not get mad for not spending too much time with her since I have practices.
Question 18: What's your future wedding will be like?
Liu Shiwen: Something new. For example, have a wedding on the sea/ocean. I'll communicate with my boyfriend about that in the future.
Ding Ning: I want it to be more romantic, but since we already decided to get marry, my husband should be in charge of it. If he ask me, I'll say "Be more romantic and surprise, you decide. If I am not satisfy, I'll not marry you."
Wu Yang: Wedding on sea.
Li Xiaodan: A very very big party.
Xu Xin: Have fun with friends!
Yan An: A normal wedding, have a party with friends, family, and couches.
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