1.  Why do seniors in China go to IKEA and other "big-box" stores to meet?

2.  Describe the problems IKEA and other stores in China face due to seniors (and others) hanging out in their stores.

3.  a) List the steps IKEA is taking to solve the problems caused by seniors.
b)  Do you think the type of notice IKEA posted will solve the store's problem with seniors? Explain your answer.
c)  Do you think such a notice would work with Americans? Explain your answer.

4.  Today's Daily News Article is a human interest story.  Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story."  The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings.  Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story. Major human interest stories are presented with a view to entertain the readers or viewers while informing them.
Do you think today's article is a good human interest story?  Explain your answer.