human
This unworthy one hopes that the excellent doctor is well. Permit me to introduce my unworthy self: I am Dr. Wan Feng.
gpt
All right, he said in English,
human
I do not speak Chinese, he said, emphasizing each word separately.
gpt
I can say 'Good morning' and 'Good-by', and that's about it. I _do_ wish I could say 'drop dead,' but that's a luxury I can't indulge. If you can speak English, then go ahead; if not, quit wasting my time and yours. Not, he added,
human
Sorry, doctor, Candron said in English,
gpt
I guess I forgot myself. I am Dr. Wan Feng.
human
Sit down, Dr. Feng, and tell me what propaganda line you've come to deliver now.
gpt
That was unworthy of you, Dr. Ch'ien. Even though you have succumbed to the Western habit of putting the family name last, you are perfectly aware that 'Wan,' not 'Feng,' is my family name.
human
Force of habit, Dr. Wan. Or, rather, a little retaliation. I was called 'Dakta Chamis' for two days, and even those who could pronounce the name properly insisted on 'Dr. James.' But I forget myself. I am supposed to be the host here. Do sit down and tell me why I should give myself over to Communist China just because my grandfather was born here back in the days when China was a republic.