On Social Culture ...Asian Style.

Quoting from Tony Hsieh's book Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose (discussing on the social values of Asian culture in general, while talking about his own parents):

"The accomplishments of the children were the trophies that many parents defined their own success and status by.  We were the ultimate scorecard."

Funny how things never changed, only the venue becomes sophisticated.  It used to be that family guests would come to our house and we (among children) would entertain them by song and dance.  Fast forward to the Facebook age, our bragging rights (as parents) are the achievements of our kids through photos and videos posted on the social website (and I myself am guilty of it as well).  Promise to not talk about socials and Facebook again on the next post. :-P

The Power of Social

Disclaimer:  This is not a movie review of The Social Network.  Although I've just watched it, its more entertaining and insightful to read Jeff Jarvis' take on the film (after listening to this week's episode of This Week In Google).

We had our weekly family lunch last Saturday on a restaurant where we always order that same 'ol fried chicken dish (it's Taiwanese fried chicken, not KFC).  I checked in with Foursquare (as I always do) and read what people were talking about the place.  Care for suggestions?  Yes, I've found an entry talking about this spicy beef noodle soup (紅燒牛肉麵).  Turned out my wife had ordered it before I've even asked.  As a foodie herself, she regularly visits this famous local food blog.  After trying the noodle soup, I should say it's good and was glad that she ended up having me finish it.  If I haven't checked the Foursquare recommendation, I wouldn't even dare try it (no, not to that effect though -- I like food and all but emotions would not be amplified to this level).  If it wasn't for the blog post, my wife would not even have ordered it.