Tag Archives: consumer behavior

dry oil vs. wet oil

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

The beauty industry sure loves to confuse consumers. All the rage these days is “dry oil,” which supposedly hydrates skin without clogging pores. That sounds great and all, except I’ve been conditioned to expect the exact opposite for decades. Since … Continue reading →

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The “Benefit” of Living in NYC

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

One of the best things about living and working in NYC is that there are so many opportunities for random treats and freebies. Today, for example, we got to hop in a pink SUV and get a free makeover and … Continue reading →

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things chinese people (don’t) buy

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

There’s an article in WSJ today about American retailers pulling out of China after failing to understand the local market. Home Depot, for one, says that with its cheap labor, China is more of a “do-it-for-me” kind of culture rather … Continue reading →

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ask and ye shall receive

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

The last time we were in Hong Kong, The Husband and I made a spontaneous decision to go see a movie. I say it was spontaneous, because we usually bring sweaters and jackets with us, as it is usually, like, … Continue reading →

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Watching “Food, Inc.” in China

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Friday nights are movie nights at our school. Our friend EM, who shares my interest in ethical food consumption, was hosting a screening of “Food, Inc.,” so I went. And I winced, gasped, and cringed through the entire movie. Those … Continue reading →

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hard beds in China

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Our school recently had to buy new Ikea mattresses for several visiting American faculty members, because they were too uncomfortable sleeping on the hard Chinese beds. It’s true: the beds in China are quite hard. The husband also complained a … Continue reading →

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red bracelets in china

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I see a lot of these thin red bracelets in China. They look a bit like the Kabbalah bracelets that Madonna & Co. used to wear, and I’ve been wondering what they symbolize here (because it’s probably not Kabbalah). But it … Continue reading →

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social lives of middle-aged ladies in China

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

When I was growing up, my mom had no social life outside of her family. In fact, I can’t recall a single occasion in which she went out on weekends or evenings without us.  I realize that my mom might … Continue reading →

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the most wonderful time of the year

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

There may come a day when I dread birthdays. There may come a day I think birthdays are unimportant and when I even forget that it’s my birthday. But for now, I still love love LOVE birthdays. I love all … Continue reading →

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