Year behind and year ahead summed up in 2 words
Posted December 31, 2015 6:00 am
Asked to sum up 2015 in two words, and to do the same for their expectations for the coming year, people around the world have this to say:
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THAILAND
2015: "A mess."
2016: "A fresh start."
- Korawut Lam, college student
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CHINA
2015: "Smog and corruption."
2016: "Lower prices and a safe Internet."
- Chen Chen, hairdresser
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BRAZIL
2015: "Economic crisis."
2016: "Olympic crisis."
- Meire Gomes, jewelry seller
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NEW YORK
2015: "Lousy economy."
2016: "More money."
- Ronnie Boyd, who sells knickknacks and scarves on Times Square
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MALAYSIA
2015: "Tough life."
2016: "Better economy."
- Tony Wong, businessman
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