Seats next to exits
Date:2009-02-22
Q: China Eastern plans to charge more for seats next to exits and in the first row of economy. What do you think?
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Billy Yin 23 Sichuan Province sales manager |
“It's reasonable. Those seats give passengers more room. I always book those seats because they're more comfortable.” |
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Li Ding 22 Shanghai insurance agent |
“The first row of seats in economy class still belongs to economy class - why should we pay more?” |
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Yao Xinting 22 Shanghai insurance agent |
“It's unreasonable. I think seat choice should be decided on a first-come-first-serve basis.” |
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Tom Hammer 54 United States businessman |
“In the United States many airlines have been doing this for a while. I think it's reasonable and I'll go for the tickets.” |
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Frank Hense 50 Germany company executive |
“I won't be choosing these higher-priced tickets. But I guess if there's a family with children they might want to book them as they give you more room. ” |
Snack shops
Date:2009-02-19
Q: What do you think about the famous snack shops on Wujiang Road being replaced by skyscrapers?
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Li Zhijian 31 Anhui Province city inspector |
“I believe I'll miss everything on Wujiang Road, especially when I see the many high buildings taking the place of the various snack shops in the future.” |
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Evan Wang 25 Zhejiang Province |
Unlicensed school
Date:2009-02-16
Q: An unlicensed school following traditional Chinese teaching methods has been ordered to close - what do you think?
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Zhang Jiaren 50 Shanghai retired |
“I support the education authority's decision as local residents complained about the school making noise and occupying resources in the neighborhood.” |
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Gong Jianguo 52 Shanghai |
Shanghai dialect speaking
Date:2009-02-10
Q: An article in a local newspaper says speaking Shanghai dialect in public is bad manners. What do you think?
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Zhu Xiangyu 23 Anhui Province salesman |
“No. It is natural and reasonable. People have the right to speak their own language. Do in Rome as the Romans do. ” |
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Teng Xiaodong 41 Shanghai |
Travel insurance
Date:2009-02-04
Q: After the bus crash in the United States, will you pay more for travel insurance?
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James Su 27 Shanghai teacher |
“Of course I will. Travel insurance is necessary for everyone. An insurance within 500 yuan (US$73) is acceptable to me.” |
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Tang Zhengtai 60 Shanghai |
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