Foreigners find Chinese people to be quite stern and rigid in everyday life, but this all changes when it\u2019s time for KTV! In Mainland China, KTV means having a private room with a tablet for picking songs, loud speakers, comfortable sofas, and mood lighting. This is quite different from the public stage karaoke that so many westerners are used to.<\/p>\n
There are just too many shy Chinese people who are dying to belt out a classic. Once inside one of these private KTV rooms, we have the freedom to sing and dance! It\u2019s a safe space where we can let down our guard and show our friends who we really are. It\u2019s our way of letting off steam.<\/p>\n
If your friends invite you to KTV but you can\u2019t sing any Chinese songs, don\u2019t worry. Most KTVs have a surprisingly large and diverse catalogue of songs: Chinese, English, contemporary and classic. Keep an open mind. If you were wondering what kind of songs Chinese people usually pick at KTV, I really can\u2019t give you a definite answer. Many of my friends (mostly girls) prefer mellow songs and love to practice their singing technique. When hanging out with my bffs, My Chemical Romance is always the first choice!<\/p>\n
Playing dice and other drinking games is a standard for Chinese KTV nights. Although KTVs provide food and drinks, keep in mind that they usually are quite expensive. As college students, my friends and I would often sneak our own drinks in.<\/p>\n
We all have that one friend who sings one song after another. They refuse to give up the microphone, we like calling them a \u9ea6