How to look like an old Beijinger?

First, the accent. Although the Mandarin we learn is based on Beijing pronunciation, it will always be different from the accent of Beijingers. Therefore, if you want to look like a person from old Beijing, you have to stay in Beijing for a while, or get to know a few people from old Beijing, and keep talking to them. Gradually, your accent will be infected by them, and eventually your accent will be infected by them. You can change your accent.

Second, get more familiar with Beijing’s food. Every place has its own characteristics, and Beijing also has its own characteristics. Especially Beijing’s famous delicacies, you must know all about them. This will prevent people from thinking that you are pretending to be a Beijinger. After all, only locals will be particularly familiar with the taste of their hometown. As long as you can chat with old Beijingers without making mistakes, you will basically look like old Beijingers.

Third, location. As an old Beijinger, not only am I particularly familiar with Beijing, but I am at least very familiar with the buses and some famous places there. At the same time, you also need to be able to tell the detailed area of ??a certain place. Just imagine, if Beijing is not your hometown, then how can others think that you are an old Beijinger? Therefore, you must remember every place in a certain area, even the small roads, as if you are familiar with your hometown.