District 18 News
Written by: Lu Nuojun
2020-12-10 17:26
Last update date: 2020-12-10 17:28
Christmas is approaching, but the fourth wave of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong is severe. Under the anti-epidemic measures such as the restriction on gatherings and the ban on dinner in the evening market, the desire of Hong Kong couples to go out and give gifts on Christmas is also affected.
A dating company announced the survey results today (10th) and found that more than half of men and women expect to spend less on Christmas this year than the previous year, and nearly 85% expect to spend less than 2,000 yuan this year.
The company recommends that couples do not compare their consumption patterns with previous years. They can spend more time arranging programs, and they should also communicate and understand the mutually agreed celebration patterns to avoid disputes due to inconsistent positions on epidemic prevention.
HK Romance Dating founder Zhang Huiping (left) and HK Romance Dating chief matching consultant Yu Jiasheng (right).
(Photo by Lu Nuojun)
The dating company HK Romance Dating Limited (HKRD) interviewed 492 Hong Kong men and women via telephone and online questionnaires from mid-November to early December this year, including 226 women and 266 men, hoping to understand how Hong Kong couples are under the epidemic Christmas consumption intentions and patterns.
The survey results show that 83% of men and 85% of women expect to spend $2,000 or less this Christmas, 42% of men and 39% of women expect to spend $1001 to $2000 this Christmas, 23% men and 28% Women will spend $501 to $1000, and men and women who choose under $500 each account for 18%.
More than half of the interviewees said that under the influence of the epidemic, their expected consumption would decrease compared with the previous year.
Among them, 30% of men and 34% of women said that it would be 20% less than last year; 20% of men said that consumption would be cut by half, and 17% said that it would be 30% less.
On the female side, 18% said that consumption would be reduced by 10%, and 16% said it would be reduced by half.
In addition, the survey also found that more than 15% of men and women have no intention to give gifts this year. Among them, 18% of men and 17% of women are women; 19% of men and 23% of women said they plan to send electronic products and 17% of men. Will give jewellery to the partner, 21% of women said they will give clothes and shoes to the object.
In terms of spending, 75% of men and 70% of women only want to spend less than $2000 on gifts, 32% of men and 21% of women said they would spend $1001 to $2000, and 19% of men and 35% of women said they would spend $501 to $1000. , But 24% of men and 21% of women said they would spend less than $500.
20% of respondents stay home to celebrate under the ban on food
Although the government announced earlier that restaurants will ban dine-in after 6pm, surveys show that Hong Kong people still love to go to restaurants to celebrate Christmas. 35% of the men and women interviewed said they would go to restaurants for Christmas dinner, about 20% Will celebrate at home, and more than 15% of the respondents will go to the hotel Staycation.
Or disputing due to different positions on epidemic prevention, you should first understand the celebration mode of both parties
Zhang Huiping, founder of HK Romance Dating, pointed out that this Christmas is affected by the epidemic and many people are worried that they will be infected when going out. Therefore, it is recommended that couples should first communicate and understand the mutually agreed celebration mode to avoid disputes due to inconsistent stances on epidemic prevention.
If you choose to go out to celebrate, you must take appropriate preventive measures.
She pointed out that although couples in love are inevitably disappointed that they have not been able to celebrate Christmas as usual, they think that couples can put more effort into arranging shows, such as DIY Christmas decorations, making Christmas dinners together and so on.
In addition, Zhang also suggested that when the economic prospects are uncertain and the unemployment rate is high, couples should not compare their consumption patterns with previous years, and remember that their minds are the most important; if the budget is limited, they can make their own according to the personality and preferences of the other party. Gifts or food surprise each other.
Yu Jiasheng, chief matching consultant of HK Romance Dating, pointed out that since the fourth wave of the epidemic, the company’s matching meal gatherings and past party activities have been significantly reduced. In addition to encouraging men and women to contact online via WhatsApp, video, etc., they also Handicraft classes such as Christmas tree candles and Christmas cakes were replaced. Although it was inconvenient, he said that customers were very understanding and welcome.
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