47  Hometown

1. Where is your hometown?

My hometown is a coastal state of US.

2. Is it the city or the countryside?

I live in a suburb area.

3. What’s it known for?

It’s famous for tobaccos.

4. What do people do there?

Agriculture is the main industry in my hometown. Most of the people here plant and sell tobaccos.

5. How is the atmosphere there?

Well, it’s quite peaceful. I enjoy the fresh air here.

6. How are people there?

They’re friendly and hospitable.

7.Would you like to live in your hometown or somewhere else?

Yes, I would. I just wish I can live here forever.

8. Is it easy to find a job there?

Manual work is easy to find. I’m not sure about the white -collar jobs.

9. Is it a good environment for young people?

I don’t think so. The pace of life here is quite slow. If they want to work in a dynamic environment, they’d better move to the city.

10. Is traffic congestion a big problem in your hometown?

Not at all. We couldn’t be happier with the traffic system here.

48 Clothing

1. What is your favorite item of clothing?

My favorite one is a maxi dress. I wear it when hanging out with my friends or attending parties.

2. When did you buy it?

My friend gave it to me as a birthday present when I turned to 21.

3. Where did you buy it?

I had no idea where my close friend bought it.

4. What color is it?

It’s blue – my favorite color.

5. Was it expensive?

Yes, I guessed.

6. Why do you like it?

Well, I’m kind of short and plump, so it’s hard to find a piece of clothing that fits me perfectly, but that one does. I also love the color and style.

7. Do clothes help to build your personal brand?

Yes, I agree with it to some extent. I still believe that personal brand can be built from the inside rather than the outside. However, what you wear also plays an important role in saying who you are.

8. Have you seen anybody wearing unusual clothes?

Yes, I have, but I don’t think any fashion style is weird. I believe everybody has their own taste of fashion.

9. How has your fashion style changed recently?

I always wore formal shirt and trousers whenever hanging out years ago, but now I change into casuals like jeans and T-shirt.