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Catering associations across China are calling for efforts to stop food waste and promote conscious thrifting among the public. Some caterers are also encouraging their customers to adopt the "N-1 mode" when they order food - a formula that means, a group of diners should only order dishes as if there were one fewer person to avoid wasting food. Others suggest that restaurants should provide small-sized dishes, half-portioned dishes and ready to-go boxes for customers. What do you think of these suggestions? Listen to what Studio Plus hosts have to say on this subject.

Still think short video sharing on social media is only for the young and good looking? Think again, as the growth of middle-aged and elderly internet users has spawned a batch of "silver web celebs" on video-sharing platforms in China. A report by short video sharing platform Kuaishou confirms that videos featuring middle-aged and senior people are becoming more popular. What's behind this rise in "silver web celebs"? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Would you like to work for a company promoting a four-day work week? Well, you would need to work for ten hours a day from Monday to Thursday, and then you can have Fridays off. Elephant Ventures is one such company trying to introduce this working style to boost its employees' morale and offer flexibility. There could, of course, be some problems with this new working arrangement. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Several schools in the U.S. state of Georgia have seen students and staff infected by COVID-19 after reopening. In fact, one school nurse has quit her job in the wake of what she calls a "heartbreaking situation" and a sophomore was suspended after publicly sharing a photo of a throng of students, many without masks. While the teenage girl's suspension was rescinded after public outcry, debates continue nationally over whether in-person learning should resume despite a worsening pandemic. Is it too soon to reopen schools, or are there any measures that can adequately protect teachers and students from the virus? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Do you have a habit of taking an evening stroll? Well, you're definitely on the right path. Research shows that an evening walk can help you eliminate stress while at the same time improving your physical health. Unfortunately, most of us tend to avoid exercising and this, in turn, can invite many health problems like diabetes, blood pressure, weight gain, and many more. Find out more about walking and it's many benefits on Studio Plus.

Do you often cook with your better half? A study says couples who cook together stay together! Do you agree? What is the logic behind this conclusion? Studio Plus hosts weigh in on this finding.

​Pod Schools have been developed by a group of parents in New York City as a new way of teaching children. With the help from a professional academic institution, a small group of parents and kids could start learning in someone’s backyard because they believe that teaching face-to-face is important. They also feel that sending kids back to school in the fall would be dangerous. Find out more on Studio Plus to discover how Pod Schools work and whether this is the solution.

The time-honored Tongrentang, which was founded in 1669 and once targeted middle-aged and elderly consumers, has gone viral for its recent move to sell coffee and milk tea. Chinese wolfberry latte, licorice latte, cinnamon cappuccino and, of course, traditional American espresso are also available. With a coffee in hand, you can go upstairs to talk with the physicians and get some health suggestions. This crossover idea has provoked hot discussion in China. Find out more on Studio Plus.

As countries around the world are cautiously reopening and looking to revive their hard-hit economies following the COVID-19 pandemic, global tourism has seen a glimmer of hope. However, it still faces an uphill struggle.

Italy, for example, is promoting local tourism by giving holidaymakers at Italian tourist resorts a bonus of up to 500 euros.

Do you have any plans to travel overseas? Will you simply enjoy a ‘staycation’ at home or are you furloughed? 2020 has been painful, hasn’t it?

Share with us how you’ve dealt with your travel plans and whether you’ve been anywhere this year.

According to a survey of transportation agencies conducted by The New York Times, ridership on public transportation around the world has rebounded in far greater numbers except in New York City. Why are people more confident to ride the subway elsewhere, when New York has managed to control its COVID-19 outbreak far better than other U.S. cities? What’s your opinion on this? Find out more on Studio Plus.