Even minor festivals turn the house into a colorful, chaotic cleaning zone.
Growing preference for private spaces in urban "high-rise" culture.
Every guest, expected or not, is served tea and snacks immediately.
More dual-income households, leading to shared chores and outsourced help.
The family reunites for dinner, usually accompanied by TV soaps or news.
Decisions—from careers to marriages—are often made as a group.
