Happy New Year of the Rabbit!
Imagine what would happen in America if In 'n Out Burgers closed its doors for three weeks at Christmas, or if Best Buy shut down for a holiday for three weeks. Or if Olive Garden closed its doors for four weeks after Thanksgiving.
That is what happens to many many businesses here in China. They totally shut down...lock their doors and leave a sign posted of when they will return, which is usually in three weeks.
I don't know how they can afford it. I needed some phone service, China Mobile is shut down until February 18. Dry cleaning – forget it! Copies made at the copy center - not until Feb 21. computer repairs; hair cuts, little food eateries, all shut down.
The mega stores down in the middle of town are still open, but the little mom and pop and some restaurants- shuttered up tight.
Sometimes frustrating for me, but I hope all those hard-working, self-sacrificing merchants are able to have a wonderful holiday with their families, wherever they may be!
Kung hay Fat Choi!
The chinese are some of the hardest working people in the world. They deserve every minute of their time off! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you can wait until they return they'll still have your business. That's how they can afford it.
ReplyDeleteI kind of wish stores would do that here. That shows what great value they place on family and rejuvenation. And if you knew about it, you can plan ahead for it. I bet it was a nuisance for you though, since you didn't get a head's up.
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