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Disneyland in Pudong New Area

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Sat,07 Nov 2009 01:28:40 +0800

Q: Do you have concerns about the Disneyland destined for Pudong New Area?

Wang Siyuan

Shanghai

student

"I will visit it with my parents as soon as it is built. However, the entrance fee worries me if it's too expensive."

Matan Armoni

Israel

marketing

"There are so many theme parks in Shanghai. Disneyland should have something to make it stand out from the rest."

Fred Ward

United Kingdom

researcher

"I’m very curious about how economic development in Shanghai will be pushed by the park. I think we will have a more prosperous city."

Shelly Tamkin

United States

retired

"Disneyland in Paris disappointed us a lot. The Shanghai fees for entrance and entertainment concern me the most."

Cassie Xu

Shanghai

student

"I'm looking forward to seeing Chinese elements, such as Mickey Mouse in a Tang suit. My biggest concern is whether it will just be a copy of Hong Kong Disneyland."

Pajamas and city's image

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Fri,06 Nov 2009 00:39:24 +0800

Q: Do you think wearing pajamas in public harmful to the city's image?

Olive Qiu

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

accountant

" Nightwear in public is totally unacceptable to me. It represents laziness and lack of manners."

Queena Qu

Liaoning Province

advertising agent

" Many people are getting used to wearing pajamas while shopping in wet markets. It's more convenient for them and I don't see any harm to the city's image."

Ye Hong

Shanghai

retired

" It's a shame to all the Shanghainese. My neighbor started to get dressed up after she saw herself wearing pajamas in a market in TV news."

Zhang Dekai

Shanghai

retired

" I wear pajamas in the wet market to show I'm living in a nearby house so no sellers dare to take advantage of me. It has nothing to do with the city's image."

Ding Liping

Shanghai

marketing

" No, it is an inconvenient truth that the city's image includes wearing pajamas in public. It has been part of the unique character of the city's charm."

City's high-rise litterbugs

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Thu,22 Oct 2009 01:55:18 +0800

Q: What is the best way to thwart the city’s high-rise litterbugs?

Faye Cheng

Shanghai

market researcher

" Maybe we should place more trash containers around high-rise apartments, with warning signs designed to shame offenders."

Brad Holt

United States

business development

" Those who throw heavy objects or condoms should be fined heavily, at least 1,000 yuan (US$146.47)."

Tony Xie

Shanghai

real estate manager

" Since it's not possible to place hidden cameras around high rises, education is the only way to stop this uncivil behavior."

Qi Fang

Shanghai

security guard

" Everyone in the city should be made aware of anti-social laws as we are getting closer to the Shanghai 2010 World Expo."

Wu Wifu

Shanghai

retired photographer

" The answer is simple: education in good public manners should be started at a very early age."

Taxi Price Rise

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Sat,10 Oct 2009 01:39:35 +0800

Q: How will you be affected by the rise in taxi fares?

Liu Zhousong

Shanghai

art collector

" The cab price rise sounds reasonable to me as the oil price is going up all the time. Taking a cab is still my first choice on business."

Luo Nan

Shanghai

IT worker

" The increase won’t affect my life much as I always take the underground. It’s cheaper and more environmentally friendly.”

Peng Hun

Shanghai

student

“It’s not a big deal to me as the price has not changed much. I’ll still take the cab if time is short.”

Zheng Chen

Fujian Province

human resource

“I prefer to take the subway and buses as long as I don’t have to pay for the rising oil prices.”

He Jun

Shanghai

architect

“My company pays for my cab fares, so what difference does it make if there’s a price rise or not?”

zoos' admission prices

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Fri,04 Sep 2009 01:21:31 +0800

Q: Shanghai’s two zoos are increasing their admission prices to cover rising feed costs. Is that reasonable?

Zhu Guihun

Shanghai

retired

" Why should we citizens pay more for the animals' feed since it is the government's job to subsidize the zoos?"

Guo Shiyun

Henan Province

accountant

" It already costs a lot for me to go to the zoos with my family and we can't visit there often if they raise the price."

Yu Zhihao

Shanghai

student

" I can accept a slight price rise as long as it's not too expensive for me."

Huang Meifang

Shanghai

retired

" I don't care how much it will cost as long as my granddaughter wants to have fun there. Nothing is more important than the happiness of the kids."

Newspaper-recycling boxes

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Thu,03 Sep 2009 01:22:47 +0800

Q: What’s your view on newspaper-recycling boxes in Metro stations to thwart elderly recyclers?

Lucy Lin

Shanghai

accountant

" The boxes should be placed in prominent positions so more passengers can recycle their papers instead of throwing them away."

Richard Nisbet

Scotland

salesman

" The boxes are good for the environment but I feel pity for the old recyclers who will lose their jobs. Why can't they join the Metro recycling team?"

Leslie Campbell

Scotland

retired

" It's fine for the old men to collect newspapers to earn some money. They do no harm to the city image and young people should show more sympathy for the old."

Yang Qinghai

Jiangxi Province

decoration worker

" I'd rather give my papers to the elderly. I refuse to use the boxes if they impact upon the old recyclers."

Zhang Hong

Shanghai

salesman

" It's necessary to set up the boxes as the old recyclers cause a lot of trouble for passengers in a rush."

KTV copyright

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Wed,02 Sep 2009 00:59:52 +0800

Q: Would you accept ad breaks in KTVs as a copyright trade-off?

Li Jia

Shanghai

teacher

" I pay 50 yuan (US$7.32) per hour with my friends in KTV to enjoy singing and watch commercials? That's ridiculous."

Pauline Ying

Shanghai

reporter

" As long as commercial breaks are not frequently inserted between songs, I totally agree with a contribution for the protection of songs' copyright."

Veronique Ren

Shanghai

media worker

" KTV companies can issue commercial booklets to make up for copyright costs instead of inserting commercials, which will annoy many customers."

Stanislav Luban

Russia

doctor

" I hate commercials as they can be seen wherever human beings exist. Why don't they invite sexy girls to wear uniforms with ads on them?"

Natalie Li

Shanghai

hotel manager

" It should be the companies' responsibility to pay copyright fees. It already costs a lot to go to KTVs."

Shanghai signage

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Tue,25 Aug 2009 01:08:17 +0800

Q: Do you believe all Shanghai signage should be in both Chinese and English?

Matt Hilliard

United States

Consulting

" Yes, I think both are necessary. Also some Chinglish signs should be eliminated as they can be quite confusing."

John Williams

Sweden

trading

" Of course there should be English signs, although some of them are in Chinglish. I love Chinglish anyway as it is one of the funny charms of Shanghai."

Zhang Haiyan

Shanghai

student

" I think it's necessary to have both signs as Shanghai is an international city. Chinglish should be eliminated."

Tendai Guvava

Zimbabwe

unemployed

" English signs are good to me but I prefer illustrations. Signs should also avoid broken English that may confuse visitors."

Safe bushland hiking trip

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Thu,20 Aug 2009 01:15:24 +0800

Q: What do you think is the key to a safe bushland hiking trip?

Xu Tong

Beijing

real estate agent

" Every hiker should have life-insurance coverage. Compensation will be important for their families if something goes wrong."

David Fan

Shanghai

auditor

" These young people should place a high value on their own lives and the feelings of their families before they take any unnecessary risks."

Rock He

Hebei Province

researcher

" Relevant training before hiking should be introduced by outdoors clubs. And young adventurers should think more about the feelings of their families."

Lisa Zhou

Shanghai

customer service specialist

" For mountain hikes, at least one of the group should be a professional."

Iris Shan

Shanghai

student

" Food, water and first-aid kits should be well prepared. It is also vital to choose a safe destination."

Shanghai dialect

online@shanghaidaily.com(admin) — Mon,17 Aug 2009 02:05:59 +0800

Q: The Shanghai dialect has been used at some shopping malls along with Mandarin and English. What do you think?

Xue Dongming

Shanghai

student

" I think it's unnecessary as Shanghai is an international city with people coming from all over the world."

Zhou Zhou

Shanghai

white collar

" It's a good idea as many native old men can not understand Mandarin or English."

Qian Shuixin

Shanghai

student

" I think it's a good way to save the Shanghai dialect from extinction as many local children can't speak the dialect now."

Andy Wang

Shanghai

trade agent

" The Shanghai dialect sounds strange in the broadcasts because I've never heard it before. Maybe I will get used to it over time."

Yao Daquan

Jiangsu Province

reporter

" More public places should use the Shanghai dialect because it represents the city's unique culture."