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I saw a video about Hong Kong where colder shopping malls are considered more upscale. Waste is a Veblen good in that context, I guess.

• manuelabeledo 4y ago
  I think we might have seen the same video. It happens in other places in Asia as well, not only Hong Kong. It's quite uncomfortable to go from ~34C and 98% humidity, to an environment at ~20C and less than 50% humidity. I'm surprised people don't get more respiratory illnesses more often.
  • greatgib 4y ago
    When I was in Asia, I experienced that also. First it was hard for me and making me sick, but then I got used to it also. For a westerner, it might be hard to imagine constantly living with high temperatures like that. And for example having to sleep everyday with such climate.
    • cassianoleal 4y ago
      > For a westerner, it might be hard to imagine constantly living with high temperatures like that. Plenty of "western" countries and regions have similar climates.
  • calyth2018 4y ago
    I've gotten faint simply exiting an air-con'd MTR to the full heat 100% humidity at an outdoor station. It's a waste for the acclimatized locals.