It is said that there is a big difference between the north and the south, but for a person who has not experienced it, there is actually no concept of this thing.
However, if you really experience it yourself, then it is estimated that everyone will be shocked by the difference between the north and the south.
Among them, the most differentiated may be the vegetable market.
If northerners go to the south to buy vegetables, they will probably be surprised by their way of buying, and similarly, the south will also be frightened by the way they buy vegetables in the north.
The biggest difference between grocery shopping is people's concept of quantity.
A green onion, a bundle of green onions?
Towards the end of the year, people have begun to stock up on New Year's goods, among which green onions are a must-have side dish for people.
However, in the purchase of green onions, the gap between the north and the south can be clearly seen.
"Boss, come on a bundle of green onions. ”
In the north, when people go to buy green onions, they are generally very heroic to ask for a bundle of green onions, and even some people drive a tricycle directly, and then buy four or five bundles of green onions and pull them home directly.
And the chef who sells vegetables is even more bold, and the way they sell green onions is to put a big cart directly on the side of the road, and then put a big horn and start shouting.
Even in some vegetable markets, people in the north buy onions more than they can, and they basically buy them one by one.
In the north, there are many ways to buy groceries, but the most common is to pack them with plastic bags and string.
Customers usually choose 5 catties or 10 catties of vegetables, so that they can enjoy a certain discount.
And in winter, northerners will hoard large quantities of food, such as Chinese cabbage, potatoes and green onions, etc., to ensure that there is enough stock supply, and they may buy a few hundred catties of Chinese cabbage at a time to enjoy during the cold winter months.
Relatively speaking, the vegetable markets in the south are very exquisite.
Here, people can buy ingredients by the root or by the tree.
For example, if you want to make dumplings, you might only buy one or two green onions, while when buying potatoes, you can buy just one, or even when buying millet peppers, you can also buy them individually.
For southern friends living in the north, it may take a while to get used to such buying Xi.
For example, a southern friend wanted to make dumplings, and he went to the vegetable market to buy green onions.
When he only bought two green onions, the boss looked at him in surprise and suggested that he should buy a bundle of green onions.
This friend was very confused because he only needed so many green onions.
Therefore, the northern market focuses on quantity, while the southern market focuses on on-demand purchases, which also reflects the difference in lifestyle and cultural background between the two places.
The attitude of the owner
Whether it is a northerner who goes to the south or a southerner who goes to the north, it is estimated that when you go to the other party's vegetable market, you can clearly feel the difference in the boss's attitude.
If friends from the south go to the north, for example, the recent situation of the "little potatoes" in the south bravely entering Harbin, if they go to the vegetable market there, they will probably be frightened by the boss.
We can even imagine the state of southerners going to the northern wet market.
"Boss, I want a green onion. ”
After saying this, it is estimated that the boss will have to look this person up and down several times, and then carefully determine it.
From the boss's point of view, everyone usually buys green onions, "boss, come to a bundle of green onions, or come to a few catties of green onions", and suddenly one day a sentence came out "come to a green onion", and it is estimated that the boss is also a monk who is confused.
But if northerners go to the vegetable market in the south, the experience is doubled.
Here, northerners can enjoy some treatment that they have never enjoyed before, and buying groceries is like a treat, which always makes you feel VIP level treatment.
For example, when buying potatoes, consumers in the south can buy only one as they like, and the vendors will even help peel and shred them, so that you can take them home and fry them directly.
If you're buying a fish, then after you've chosen, the boss will ask you how you're going to make the fish, whether it's a whole stew or a boiled fillet.
When the boss knows what you need, he will cut the fish into the way you need it according to your practice.
I have to say that the service of the stall owners in the south is simply in place.
And when buying pork, the same treatment is the same, whether you want slices or strips, or even lumps, the stall owners will cut it according to your needs.
In addition to fish and pork, poultry products are also carefully processed at the Southern Wet Market.
For example, stall owners will tidy up the appearance of chickens, ducks and other poultry, including trimming chicken feet, plucking feathers, etc., to ensure a neat and beautiful appearance.
In terms of vegetables, customers can buy potatoes, carrots and other vegetables that have been peeled and shredded or sliced, which also greatly saves time in preparing ingredients before cooking.
Not only that, but the stall owner will also provide some basic services such as tare and cut to a suitable size to meet the needs of customers.
They will even teach you how to pick fresh vegetables and fruits, or tell you which ingredients go well together.
This kind of intimate service makes people feel respected and understood during the purchase process.
I have to say that the vegetable market in the south is indeed very humane.
However, this does not mean that the wet markets in the north do not have a unique charm.
When buying meat there, customers often choose a whole piece of meat, which is convenient and economical for storage.
And for those consumers who are looking for freshness and convenience, the service of the Southern Vegetable Market is undoubtedly their first choice.
For example, when a friend in the north was buying meat at the southern vegetable market, he originally planned to buy a large piece, but the vendor insisted that he buy less to ensure the freshness of the ingredients.
The friend eventually followed the vendor's advice and found out that this practice did guarantee the freshness of the ingredients.
In this comparison, the Southern Vegetable Market has won the love of customers with its meticulous and thoughtful service, and every step from selection to processing reflects the respect and attention of the stall owners to customers.
Many people said that the reason why the southern vegetable market can provide a better shopping experience and service attitude is because they pay attention to the three aspects of service quality, buying experience and buying environment.
Here, customers are no longer simply consumers, but are treated like friends and family.
This people-oriented service concept has made the Southern Vegetable Market an indispensable part of many people's lives.
In contrast, the northern vegetable market pays more attention to bulk purchases, and the degree of personalization of service is relatively low.
However, either way, it is to meet the needs of customers and provide convenience.
However, there are obvious differences between the vegetable market culture of the north and the south, and these differences are not only reflected in the types and prices of goods, but also in the business methods of merchants and the shopping Xi habits of consumers.
Environment
In China, the northern and southern markets have their own unique styles and Xi.
For people who like to be tidy and obsessive-compulsive, the wet market in the south is undoubtedly an ideal choice.
This is the way cucumbers are placed in the south, and I have to say that friends with obsessive-compulsive disorder have to boast when they see it.
It can be said that when you walk into the southern wet market, you will be struck by the cleanliness of the place.
In the vegetable markets in the south, whether the stall owners are middle-aged, elderly, or young, it does not affect their neat and tidy food, and it can even be said that it is neat and orderly.
It can be said that every dish in this is treated cleanly, and even the roots can't escape people's cleaning.
Perhaps for the stall owners here, they will never allow the ingredients in their hands to be dirty, and every single one is flawless when needed.
For the vegetable markets in the north, it's a different story entirely.
The vegetables here are often soiled, and the placement is not so particular, it can be said that it is a basket of one variety of vegetables, if anyone wants to buy vegetables, they can take a plastic bag and pick it directly.
Vendors don't seem to pay much attention to aesthetics when arranging their wares, giving people a sense of disorganization.
However, this does not mean that the markets in the north do not have a unique charm.
Merchants in the north are more focused on the quality and taste of their products, and they prefer to sell fresh, unprocessed ingredients for consumers to dispose of at home.
This method of operation may be inconvenient for some customers, but it can ensure the freshness and authenticity of the ingredients.
I have to say, there is no harm if there is no comparison, the difference between these two places is really too great.
In fact, the reason for such differences between the northern and southern vegetable markets is mainly due to the influence of geographical environment, climatic conditions and dietary Xi.
The southern region has a hot and humid climate, and the food is perishable, so merchants need to provide more meticulous services to attract customers, while the northern region has a dry climate and the food is easy to preserve, so merchants can pay more attention to the quality and taste of the products.
This is also inextricably linked to the consumption Xi of consumers, with northerners preferring to stock up and southerners focusing on freshness.
Therefore, the difference between the northern and southern vegetable markets not only reflects the living Xi habits and consumption concepts of the residents of the two places, but also reflects their unique regional culture and customs.
The boldness and straightforwardness of the northerners and the delicate and thoughtful of the southerners have been vividly reflected in the business model of the vegetable market.
Whether it is a large-scale purchase in the north or an on-demand purchase in the south, it is to better adapt to their respective living environment and living needs.
And this difference also makes China's wet market full of vitality and vitality, and has become a unique landscape.
And this difference gives us a deeper understanding of the geographical diversity of the continent and its profound impact on people's lives.
However, whether it is a vegetable market in the south or the north, there are actually pros and cons, and we, as consumers, can choose our favorite vegetable market according to our Xi own dietary habits and taste.
Of course, when shopping for groceries, we also need to pay attention to a healthy diet, and try to choose fresh and pollution-free ingredients to ensure the health of ourselves and our families.