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Subtleties in the Norm
The red-background-gold-text welcome mat is a regular feature of many shops and restaurants in China - and in many respects has become cultural norm. What subtle (or not so subtle) messages do they send to passers by, in how they are placed, the degree of wear and tear, the language(s) that are supported, and how they are serviced?
Writing from Tokyo | May 8, 2006 | Permalink
Comments
Wonderful insights. I wish I had come across your site earlier.
Regards,
Mark
Industrial Designer,
India
Posted by: Mark at May 9, 2006 6:59 PM