Table 2.1. Age Groups of the Respondents

23

Table 2.2. Gender of the Respondents

24

Table 2.3. Education Levels of the Respondents

26

Table 2.4. Occupations of the Respondents

26

Table 2.5. Nationalities of the Respondents

28

Table 2.6. Native Languages of the Respondents

32

Table 2.7. Other Languages Spoken by the Respondents

35

Table 2.8. Proficiency in Chinese

38

Table 2.9. Proficiency in English

39

Table 2.10. Perception of English as a Common Language (Survey at Tianxiu Building)

40

Table 2.11. Second Most Common/Useful Language(s)

40

Table 2.12. Frequency of Communication Problems

42

Table 2.13. Extent of Self-Identification as a Local Guangzhou Person

46