It's that time of year when the humidity makes going outside an unnecessarily daunting prospect. You're starting to come up with excuses not to leave the house. You're becoming even more dependent on home delivery services – 'will Sherpa's walk my dog?' You're considering asking your boss if you can work from home. Sure, you're a kindergarten teacher and there is no way you can do that, but it's, like, really gross outside.
You stand by your door, tentatively reaching for the handle, mentally preparing to soon leave the cool embrace of your air conditioning and be met by the harsh, unforgiving bastard that is the Shanghai summer. Let's face it, you're gonna be moist, damp, sticky and uncomfortable for most of July and August, but that doesn't mean you can't find a way around it. Here are some ways to try and cope when being outside in Shanghai feels like stepping into a greenhouse.