Walking around Streetmall, attempting to interview people. According to some, they don't keep up with news online. At some point I have doubted the authenticity/"believability" of newspapers or the local news as there are many cases of false reporting. But as it is, it seems to be good enough for most to tune in local tv news.
Not to brag or be hipster about it, but most of us who are well connected to the internet get updates are up to date the second something big happens, alike to being glued to CNN 24/7. Eventually news gets around, but i wonder if it makes a different being one of the first to know as compared to someone finding out the next day in the papers or from your neighbours. Or is it that the general population are okay with finding out the news later.
I guess finding out later isn't a bad thing unless it's a last minute catastrophe like a hurricane and the news could save your life. Makes me wonder what it would be like if it happened...simple hawkers who had no access to the latest updates,unable to get to their family in time or save themselves. WHat if??
Would there be anyway for them to gain access to the latest news without having to splurge on astro/huge tv/dataplan/smart phone? would it be something the government should look into? or is it really not neccesary?
Mind you, most of these people in this demographic are simple people,basic things in life are all they need. Back then everyone got their news by word of mouth,they made it, so i guess it's REALLY not that big a deal.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Odd or not?
This isn't a very professional point of view, but just a personal observation. And i may stand corrected, but here's the deal.
The East West Kitchen in Cyberia has a very specific demographic, be it those who eat in or take away. What I notice while sitting there was that the patrons of this particular joint consisted of :
- solo-ist (one person,alone)
- couples (one guy, one girl)
- single sex groups (all guys, all girls)
What's odd? It's very rare to find a group of mixed genders, for example, 2 guys one girl. And when there's a group of 3 or more, they're usually the same gender. I'm unsure what is it about this restaurant that renders the mini phenomenon.
The first time i noticed this, I assumed it was a one off coincidence. But frequent visits (even up till recently) have proven this to be the case. I find that the many other food places in that area do not encounter this situation. Mixed groups are common and a staple.
I'm not sure how I'd calculate this, but if you were to observe from lunchtime onward, the probability of a mixed gender group in there is ...a low 5% chance?
My theory :
It's a quiet place where people who prefer not to mingle, or shy among the opposite sex find appropriate or comfortable. They are general a quiet crowd, I would see how it would be ideal for a couple out for a quiet dinner.
Mind you, this behaviour, it's not exclusive to a specific race or age group. Students, working class... all alike. It's like a universal understanding between the many races and nationalities, be they Malaysian, Indonesian and the like.
Also, the reason as to why I manage to catch this is because, unlike me, the other customers are efficient. They're there to get a meal and that's it. They eat, they leave.I on the other hand sit there, for hours sometimes (but you don't need that long to see this).
Many times I myself am part of the demographic, either coming alone with another girl or guy.
Ever so rarely a whole bunch of us will meet up for dinner...therefore becoming the minority .
Prove me wrong, or find out for yourself :) Check it out if you happen to be in Cyberia.
The East West Kitchen in Cyberia has a very specific demographic, be it those who eat in or take away. What I notice while sitting there was that the patrons of this particular joint consisted of :
- solo-ist (one person,alone)
- couples (one guy, one girl)
- single sex groups (all guys, all girls)
What's odd? It's very rare to find a group of mixed genders, for example, 2 guys one girl. And when there's a group of 3 or more, they're usually the same gender. I'm unsure what is it about this restaurant that renders the mini phenomenon.
The first time i noticed this, I assumed it was a one off coincidence. But frequent visits (even up till recently) have proven this to be the case. I find that the many other food places in that area do not encounter this situation. Mixed groups are common and a staple.
I'm not sure how I'd calculate this, but if you were to observe from lunchtime onward, the probability of a mixed gender group in there is ...a low 5% chance?
My theory :
It's a quiet place where people who prefer not to mingle, or shy among the opposite sex find appropriate or comfortable. They are general a quiet crowd, I would see how it would be ideal for a couple out for a quiet dinner.
Mind you, this behaviour, it's not exclusive to a specific race or age group. Students, working class... all alike. It's like a universal understanding between the many races and nationalities, be they Malaysian, Indonesian and the like.
Also, the reason as to why I manage to catch this is because, unlike me, the other customers are efficient. They're there to get a meal and that's it. They eat, they leave.I on the other hand sit there, for hours sometimes (but you don't need that long to see this).
Many times I myself am part of the demographic, either coming alone with another girl or guy.
Ever so rarely a whole bunch of us will meet up for dinner...therefore becoming the minority .
Prove me wrong, or find out for yourself :) Check it out if you happen to be in Cyberia.
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