Ask any American which day of the year rings up the highest amount of online shopping sales worldwide and I guarantee that almost everyone will say "Cyber Monday". The first work day after Thanksgiving has become infamous for all the hours of lost productivity, while people around the country try to scoop up the best deals online.
Little do any of us know, American consumers being upstaged by Chinese shoppers on November 11th - also known as "Singles Day".
Until this year, I had never even heard of Singles Day. While Americans honor military veterans, single people across China are honoring themselves. As a single person, I think it is important to seek retribution for all the lovey-dovey Valentine's Day traditions. We deserve to shower ourselves with gifts, since no one else will do it.
China may not be the world's biggest economy but it is one of the fastest growing. Singles Day is just one of many examples that prove the influence of Chinese consumers on the global economy. I am excited to be living in such a dynamic region and experiencing the rapid growth first-hand.
Now that I am a local resident, I figure it only makes sense to celebrate local traditions. With that in mind, I went out after work and got fitted for two custom-tailored suits and shirts. Happy Singles Day to me!
Little do any of us know, American consumers being upstaged by Chinese shoppers on November 11th - also known as "Singles Day".
Until this year, I had never even heard of Singles Day. While Americans honor military veterans, single people across China are honoring themselves. As a single person, I think it is important to seek retribution for all the lovey-dovey Valentine's Day traditions. We deserve to shower ourselves with gifts, since no one else will do it.
China may not be the world's biggest economy but it is one of the fastest growing. Singles Day is just one of many examples that prove the influence of Chinese consumers on the global economy. I am excited to be living in such a dynamic region and experiencing the rapid growth first-hand.
Now that I am a local resident, I figure it only makes sense to celebrate local traditions. With that in mind, I went out after work and got fitted for two custom-tailored suits and shirts. Happy Singles Day to me!
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