When opponents of a game are equally matched, the team dressed in red is more likely to win, according to a new study.
British anthropologists Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham reached that conclusion by studying the outcomes of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman-wresting, and freestyle-wrestling matches at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
In each event Olympic staff randomly assigned red or blue clothing or body protection to competitors. When otherwise equally matched with their opponent in fitness and skill, athletes wearing red were more likely to win the bout.
"Where there was a large point difference—presumably because one contestant was far superior to the other—color had no effect on the outcome," Barton said. "Where there was a small point difference, the effect of color was sufficient t
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Tipping
The British Tourist Authority gives the following summary of usual practice. There are no fixed rules and the amount you give can reflect whether you feel you have received good or only average service.
Hotels: many hotel bills include a service charge, usually 10-12.5%, but in some
larger hotels, 15%. Where a service charge is not included, it is usual to
divide 10-15% of the bill among the staff who have given a good service.
Porterage (搬运) : 20p per suitcase (包).
Taxis: 10-15% of the fare.
Hairdressers: 50p plus about 50p to the assistant who washes your hair.
Theatres/cinemas
and petrol(gas) tips are not expected.
stations
The summary of usual practice on tipping is given by (1) .
When the hotel bill does not include a service charge, it is usual to give (2) of the bill to the service persons.
When you have your hair cut in a shop, you should give
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