THE topic “Is it proper to attend weddings in slippers?” sparked a lively debate online after a photographer posted pictures of guests in their casual footwear at a wedding.
“Men, please wear shoes to weddings. Don’t dress like this,” said commenter @zeecoooo on social media while reviewing the photos from the event.
In one image, multiple guests were spotted wearing slippers.
“If women can dress beautifully, why can’t men do the same?” he questioned.
“To all the gentlemen out there, please wear appropriate clothing and suitable shoes. Don’t follow those wearing flip-flops, some even paired them with socks!”
Netizens were divided, with some agreeing that proper attire shows respect for the occasion, while others argued that it was their right to wear anything they were comfortable in.
Some humorously noted that the content of the ang pow was more important than the dress code itself.
> Scientists estimate that by 2050, around 69% of people in Asia could suffer from short-sightedness.
A research team from China, publishing their findings in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, highlighted a concerning rise in the number of youths, teenagers and children above five years old experiencing difficulty seeing distant objects.
They predict that by 2050, this figure could soar to 740 million, representing about 40% of the global population in these age groups, according to the study reported by Nanyang Siang Pau.
The research, led by Prof Chen Yajun from Guangzhou’s Sun Yat-Sen University, was conducted based on government reports and studies on 5.4 million people across 50 countries.
While genetics can contribute to short-sightedness, experts suggest that lifestyle changes, such as increased screen time and spending more time indoors, may be driving this upward trend.
The study noted that the percentage of children, teenagers and youths with short-sightedness remained at around 25% from 1990 to 2010, but surged to 36% by last year.
