Observer ABC: A Lesson in Internet Language and Other Useful Phrases

Let’s make sense of this simulated MSN conversation between a Chinese boyfriend and girlfriend.
First, we need to learn the essential vocabulary:
A. Nanzihan 男子汉: is the essence of manliness. Someone who is considered a Nanzihan is typically strong, responsible and courageous.
B. 放鸽子 fang gezi: What you say to someone if you two already have plans, but [...]