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Expenditure-based segmentation and visitor profiling at The Quays in Salford, UK
There is a substantial body of literature relating to tourismâs
economic impact at the macro level, but less is known about tourist
expenditure at a micro scale. This paper reports findings from a
survey of day-visitor expenditure by category at The Quays in Salford,
UK. Expenditure is influenced strongly by the visitorâs age,
frequency of visitation and visit motivation. Heavy, medium and
light expenditure segments and associated profiles are identified.
âHeavy spendersâ are more likely to be female, in a family group and
have shopping as the main motivation for the visit. The implications
of the findings are discussed
Culturally appropriate communication in Malaysia:budi bahasa as warranty component in Malaysian discourse
This paper discusses the Malaysian cultural appropriateness (CA), budi bahasa in communication. CA is a root anchoring Malaysian life and, indeed, all things Malaysian.Society inculcates the norms and taboos with clear-cut identification of the dos and don'ts in relational communication among (and between) Malaysians.Although Malaysians may practice different religious rituals or hold different ideologies, they still pay attention to being appropriate and polite in communication to respect each other's differences, a vital concern for those living in this multicultural country.In no small measure, budi (virtue/politeness) helps govern the rules of communication, but the term is nuanced, carrying with it multiple meanings derived from the cultural context. Traditionally, respect, care for other people's emotion, politeness and language use are among the criteria measuring a budi bahasa (man of culture).But, there are other measures as well. Budi bahasa (man of culture) is incorporated in the principles articulated in the Rukunegara