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  • So I've always been curious, why the color red?

  • Thank you for asking!

  • The color red represents good luck and happiness.

  • Why do you serve dumplings?

  • Well, dumplings are similar shape to ancient silver and gold pieces.

  • So when you eat them, it's like you're taking in wealth.

  • Ohhh~ I like that!

  • So the Chinese word for fish is the homonym for the word surplus.

  • And why lions?

  • They are used to summon wealth and good fortune.

  • I thought "red" was for wealth and good fortune.

  • And you said the haircuts were for wealth and good fortune.

  • We like wealth and good fortune...

  • Each year corresponds to one of twelve different animals in the Chinese zodiac.

  • I am the year of the dog.

  • What kind of animal am I?

  • What year were you born?

  • Pass.

  • Are some zodiac signs better than...

  • You know what, enough for today!

  • Great questions!

  • No more!

  • Thank you!

So I've always been curious, why the color red?

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