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shopping carts and independence
My neighborhood grocery provides two types of trolleys – one with a holder for shopping list (or whatever your reading material is), another with a baby seat. While I haven’t seen anyone making use...
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animals in our lives
Domesticating animals is a long part of human history. It is speculated that there are and will be more pet dogs than children in some parts of the world. My sister declared that her lifetime partner...
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Expanding the boundary of your space
In Chengdu, you see various objects are hanging or arranged to be used in what some of you and I might call public space. Without the familiar layer of protection that is common in other places, like...
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(branded) warning
what do you see in this product? it is a tobacco package you can see all around India, usually sold in street stalls specializing in all things around smoking and chewing (and subsequently spitting)...
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mobility of your existence
I was asked for my home address today – I could only say “I don’t have one at the moment, except my temporary address.†Have you realized the limited access to services you will experience...
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A picture taken out of context
What is happening captured in the scene in this photo? No one was being tormented in the scene – or at least I would think so, regardless of what the captured digital memory might imply. I had the...
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Blue is (the leading color to) white
While the perception of color is culturally dependent, blue and white are known to be one of the most popular for logos and national flags. In India, the color white is particularly important for...
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Being prepared : Service mindset
Preparing small notes and changes often becomes the responsibility of consumers in India – based on what I have experienced so far, which is different mentality compared to Japan or Korea especially....
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What entertains you?
If you go to a small town or relatively large village in India, you are likely to find a fair ground – provided that you are not out of luck. I stayed for a week in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh for a...
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Public signs are good indicators of the prevalent behaviours, concerns, or ideal norms in the society. Here are a small collection of such public signs collected randomly during my travels in Japan,...
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