[cko]

I saw a video about Hong Kong where colder shopping malls are considered more upscale. Waste is a Veblen good in that context, I guess.

[manuelabeledo]

I think we might have seen the same video.

It happens in other places in Asia as well, not only Hong Kong. It's quite uncomfortable to go from ~34C and 98% humidity, to an environment at ~20C and less than 50% humidity. I'm surprised people don't get more respiratory illnesses more often.

[calyth2018]

I've gotten faint simply exiting an air-con'd MTR to the full heat 100% humidity at an outdoor station.

It's a waste for the acclimatized locals.

[greatgib]

When I was in Asia, I experienced that also.

First it was hard for me and making me sick, but then I got used to it also.

For a westerner, it might be hard to imagine constantly living with high temperatures like that. And for example having to sleep everyday with such climate.

[cassianoleal]

> For a westerner, it might be hard to imagine constantly living with high temperatures like that.

Plenty of "western" countries and regions have similar climates.