Now an altogether more sinister explanation occurs to me: perhaps I look older, and am enjoying the dividend in respect with which Asia compensates the drawbacks of ageing.

• 今天，我想到一个不吉利多的解释：也许，我是看上去老了，所以在受用那份对我额外的尊敬。这也是亚洲人对衰老提供一种的补偿。