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[Research Questionnaire Invitation: Exploring Psychological Traits and Interpersonal Experiences in the Chinese Context]

Hi everyone! My name is Lee Hoi Ieng (Leona), a Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Macau. Under the supervision of Professor O Jiaqing, I am currently conducting my thesis research.

This study aims to explore psychological traits and interpersonal experiences within the Chinese cultural context, with a particular focus on the roles of high sensitivity, rejection sensitivity, authenticity, relational need satisfaction, and self-compassion. Whether you tend to be highly observant and sensitive to your surroundings in daily life, or naturally resilient and easygoing, your unique interpersonal style carries irreplaceable academic value for this research. We sincerely invite individuals aged 18 or above with a Chinese cultural background to participate.

The questionnaire is strictly anonymous, and the data will be used solely for academic analysis. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Thank you very much for your time and for sharing this!

Survey Link: https://umac.questionpro.com.au/t/ARvVkZSENO

Contact Email: MC45738@um.edu.mo

u/LabCrafty5676 — 2 days ago
▲ 6 r/Macau

Library?

Quick question, are there any libraries here in Macao where I can just study for free? I just recently came here and I need a good space to study, so far I don't know where to go.

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u/Sero_ToninX — 4 days ago
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How was your childhood in Macau

As the title says, but compared to Hong Kong or any other city in GBA, how would you describe your life has been different in Macau? How much did the city's gambling specific situation affected your lives? I've spent one day but I felt like it is most capitalistic place I have ever seen.

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u/Level-House5182 — 6 days ago
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What’s some good place you can suggest without tourist

Most popular places are filled with Chinese tourist and loses the “Macau experiences” what some place are worth to go ? It could be restaurants, history stuff, anything to have Macau feeling

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u/Toxictality — 7 days ago
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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Entry Ports from Macau

Hi, I'm planning to make a quick trip through Mainland China as an American going from Macau to Hong Kong. I've figured out most of the pieces that I am trying to book to show to the immigration officer, but have had a bit of an issue with determining the available entry ports from Macau. I've seen conflicting reports that Gongbei might now be an option (which would be much more convenient for the Zhuhai Railway Station), but I can't find anything on the NIA's website that confirms this. Does anyone know if this is indeed an option?

Alternatively, it looks like my one guaranteed option is Hengqin Port. Does anyone have experience using this crossing to get from the Macau city centre to Zhuhai Station? Are there any easy bus routes that cover this distance or am I relegated to taxis? Thanks.

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u/Rosemarys_Baby_Daddy — 11 days ago
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Portuguese Conjugation App - Conjulejo (European and Brazilian Variants)

Hi guys, I would like to introduce you my portuguese verb conjugation app called Conjulejo!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.conjulejo.app

The idea came to me during my journey learning Spanish 🇪🇸. I leaned on some existing apps to help with my studies, and although they were hugely useful, I kept feeling that the experience of this type of app could be improved and refined. After some research and finding an apparent lack of good options for Portuguese, I decided to give it a shot and build my own version of this type of app.

The pun (Conjugação + Azulejo 🔷 = Conjulejo) came along the way. As a homage to Portuguese tiles, I wanted the app to be not just practical but also thematic and aesthetically pleasing.

It covers both the European 🇵🇹 and Brazilian 🇧🇷 variants, with 10 different drill types across 4 categories: flashcards, writing, association, and multiple choice, so it can fit anyone's preferences and adapt to their learning style. It also has timed answers and sprint sessions to add a bit more challenge.⏱️

I packed in a lot of quality of life features ⚙️ too : personalized lists 📝, favorite verbs 🩵, verb filters 🔽 and training presets, so you can change what shows up in your verb pool without touching your lists, and quickly switch between drill modes. It includes 28 tenses (including haver vs. ter compound variations), and as a more advanced feature, pronominal conjugations (-lhe, -se, -a/o/as/os forms), adding up to more than 4,000 verbs when everything is enabled.

So if you have any friends currently learning Portuguese and struggling to master verb conjugation (dealing with irregular verbs like ser, ir, and pôr can be daunting at first), or even if it applies to you, I urge you to share the app link and give it a try! 😊

u/PrizeNo3351 — 12 days ago
▲ 0 r/Macau

Transport between Macau Island and Cotai Strip/Taipa?

Hi! Taking a day trip from HK to Macau Island in August. On the TurboJet website, I see there are two options for departure/arrivals: Outer Harbour, or Taipa. I'm more of a history/sightseeing buff than casino person, but still want to go down to the Cotai Strip to check out the casinos and get some free bubble tea, so was thinking of landing in Outer Harbour, walking (unless I will perish from the heat and humidity) to Guia Hill, Ruins of St. Paul, etc. etc., and then finding some way to get from Macau Island to Cotai.

I'm usually pretty good with figuring out transport and things when traveling, but for some reason I can't wrap my head around how to get from the north to the southern casino part of Macau. I've been reading that there are free casino shuttle buses from the Outer Harbour terminal to Cotai - should I just take one of those, walk around the casinos for a quick minute, and then go up to Macau Island? Is there an easy way to go between the two? Also, if I wanted to take a taxi, what app should I use / can I use a foreign credit card with it? All tips appreciated, thank you!

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u/ZealousidealOwl1867 — 13 days ago
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English Stand-up comedy show in Macau

Hey, I was talking to someone on here before about how we had some English language open mics in Macau last year and I said I'd update if there's more news.

Well, next week there's an actual show, at Lotus Cocktails on Saturday the 15th! 8pm! We've got some funny people coming over from HK to do a comedy show, currently free of charge. (This may change).

Details of the comedians you say? We've got Anthony Liu doing a headline set, he's been a finalist in HK comedy awards last year. Sathish Kumar and Harsh Jah are both regulars at takeout comedy. David Lore and Tom Healy are both regulars on the HK comedy scene.

It's gonna be hosted by me, some random guy on Reddit!

Just send me a message if you need more details then what I've put here

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u/Commercial-Farmer — 14 days ago