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Underground dates: new fast food for the young?

(CRIENGLISH.com )
Updated: 2006-11-01 14:33


A recent speed-dating session arranged for 30 Shanghai office workers
that took place on the platforms of the city's underground system has led
to media comments on what a date should be like in modern society.


The speed-dating session gives the 15 male and 15 female participants
just 20 minutes to chat and get to know each other before moving on to
the next potential partner. A commentary in the Beijing Youth Daily says
this new dating concept is creative and romantic. It represents young
people's expectations of having a simple lifestyle.

At the same time, however, the article criticizes the event, calling it a
"fast-food game." It doubts whether such short exchanges between people
can lead to a serious relationship. It also argues young people should
dedicate more time to their personal affairs.

The newspaper also assesses burdens from life, work, family and changing
environments are all the factors leading to such a lifestyle shift.










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