Comic：Tidying up with Marie Kondo
【明報專訊】The Smarties and Eason are at the front door, but they cannot get in right away.
MO MO: ”Give me a second. I need to greet the house properly. ”
Eason: ”Did she just bow to the door? Is she always that polite? ”
MO MO: ”Thank you for keeping me warm all these years. You may go now. ”
Bill: ”Um... is she talking to her jacket? ”
Eason: ”Oh mighty fan, thank you for the gentle breeze! ”
MO MO: ”Do you really know about the KonMari Method I've recently adopted? ”
Bill: ”Looks like the towels aren't happy with you, Eason. ”
MO MO: ”Told you. Things have feelings too. ”
◆Know more
Marie Kondo (近藤麻理惠) is a Japanese organising consultant, author and TV show host, best known for her KonMari Method, which encourages people to keep only items that spark joy.
Her 2010 book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up became a bestseller in Japan, making her a local star. Her ideas struck a chord with readers and she soon appeared on TV shows, offering tidying advice. The English edition, released in 2014, launched her international fame. Her books have now sold over 11 million copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages. She later launched her own brand and website offering organising tools and tips. Her popularity soared with her Netflix show, where she helped people declutter their homes.
Kondo's passion for tidying began in childhood. Her respectful, mindful approach has inspired a global movement of simplicity and gratitude.
■English highway﹕To strike a chord
''To strike a chord'' is an idiom which means to create a strong emotional connection or reaction with someone.
E.g. Her story always strikes a chord with the readers.
■Glossary
adopt (v) 採用
consultant (n) 顧問
soar (v) 竄升
declutter (v) 清理
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[Smarties' Power English 第442期]
