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Buzzword: The "cringe attack" occurs when you feel so massively ashamed of past personal actions that the suffered embarrassment tricks your body into thinking that you're about to have a heart attack. It is followed by episodes of further awkwardness and feeling uncomfortable for the rest of the day.

Life in China: The number of DINK couples - dual income, no kids couples - is rising, especially in major cities. Though it's a personal choice to go DINK, it's never as simple as that in China because it goes against Chinese traditional belief. There's a Chinese saying that says, "The more children you have, the more blessings you'll get." What's your view on this tradition?