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‘Miss’ Officially Banned in France
Naharnet “Miss” is officially out in France. The office of French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Tuesday the term would be struck from official documents, along with that of “maiden name” or “married name” for women. The prime minister’s office … Continue reading
Status Anxiety
Status Anxiety discusses the desire of people in many modern societies to “climb the social ladder” and the anxieties that result from a focus on how one is perceived by others. De Botton claims that chronic anxiety about status is … Continue reading
China: A country where no one is secure
Source: Market Watch BEIJING ( Caixin Online ) — What is the most common feeling in China today? I think many people would say disappointment. This feeling comes from the insufficient improvement in their lives that people are achieving amid … Continue reading