Culture shock: East meets West at the Korean nail salon - where manicurists and customers speak a different languages (in more ways than one)

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Some East-vs-West culture clashes are played out in many nail salons in New York, NY, everyday where some 80% of all salons are owned by Koreans. Aside from being repulsed with their poor hygiene habits, Korean salon workers also find it annoying that some American customers openly show their distrust and disrespect for Korean skills.

Social aspects, United States, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, New York, New York, New York, Customer service, Consumer behavior, Beauty shops, Beauty salons, Koreans in the United States, Koreans, East and West, East-West relations

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Vanishing point

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Typical facelift techniques will leave noticeable scar tissue, but methods are being developed to minimize the signs of cosmetic surgery. Short-scar, or "S-Lift" surgery involves making smaller incisions and can avoid the use of stitches. It also has the advantge of less surgery time and less recovery time for the patient.

Case studies, Surgery, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic surgery, Face

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Christmas wrapping

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the different types of stole which may be worn with evening wear are presented. Stoles made from fur, cashmere, velvet and gauze are discussed.

Evaluation, Shawls, Stoles (Clothing)

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