We all want to see our loved ones happy and spared from distress. Recently, the SHKP Club conducted a telephone survey about Hong Kong families with over 500 people aged 15 or above who are playing different roles in the family. The survey aims to find out what people say or do that delights or upsets family members most. We hope the findings help everyone better understand family members and foster intimacy within a family.
The survey shows that every family member desires recognition and support. Around 40-50% of married couples thought the most heart-warming words from their significant others are "I will support you no matter what" and "thank you for the hard work today". For those who responded as parents, sons or daughters, it's care and attention, and being together with the family that count. Around 40-50% of respondents thought simple remarks like "let's go for dim sum" (47% of parents), "I will be a good son / daughter" (38% of parents) and "it's getting cold; put some more clothes on!" (52% of sons / daughters) are most touching. Other useful findings on what people say or do that delights or upsets family members most will be uploaded to the SHKP Club website, allowing us to better understand the expectations from our family members.
| Most heart-warming words for the wife |
Most heart-warming words for the husband |
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| 51% | I'll support you no matter what | 41% | Thank you for the hard work today! |
| 42% | Thank you for the hard work today! | 39% | I'll support you no matter what |
| 38% | Thank you for going through thick and thin with me | 33% | You are the most important person in my life |
| 33% | I love you | 28% | I have faith in you |
| 30% | I miss you | 27% | Your presence make me feel happy and safe |
| Most heart-warming words for the parents |
Most heart-warming words for sons / daughters |
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| 47% | Let's go for dim sum | 52% | It's getting cold. Put some more clothes on! |
| 38% | The first time the child says papa and mama | 45% | I will support you no matter what |
| 38% | I will be a good son / daughter | 40% | It's fine. I know you've given it your best shot |
| 31% | I miss you | 35% | Come back for meals more often. I've prepared your favourite dishes. |
| 31% | Mum/dad you are the best | 22% | I have faith in what you do |
