Ad rocking: I think it’s called “land sickness”, it’s a real thing. Happens to a lot of people. Few hours on a rocky sea can do it, some people even get sick not on water, but when they step back. You’ll know if you’re going to be sick at sea for longer periods only after you give it a try. Again, most people get used it after two or three days, so no worries, since the state of mind is one of the crucial factors.

Regarding the rocking, I may have some physical condition or perhaps everyone gets this, but I find after a few hours on a boat I still feel like I’m rocking on dry land? Can sit in an armchair at home and “feel” it moving around, though I know it’s not. Not sure if I could handle a rocking boat for days at a time.

Regarding the bragging about wealth, I too have a Chinese friend who won’t shut up about how much things cost, how much money he made today etc. Yet I consider him poor, as he rarely has time to do anything, poor soul.