Candy Speaks a Universal Language

I wanted to spread a little holiday cheer with the staff that works at the gym. They are always so friendly, yet due to their limited English and my extremely limited Mandarin we never really talk. We just smile and nod. Say hello, good bye. Today, I took in three candy canes to the regular staff. On my way out, the front desk attendant grabbed my id card and rummaged around in a drawer. Out came a Snickers bar and a “Merry Christmas”. Good thing I went running today.