The Impact of COVID-19: New Habits and Changing Behaviors

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behavior, highlighting panic buying trends across different countries. It explores innovative solutions to supply chain issues, such as using vegetable scraps to produce hand sanitizer. The video also examines the social and behavioral changes triggered by the pandemic, including the potential decline of traditional greetings like handshakes and the increased reliance on technology for interaction.

What was a common item stocked up by people in Singapore during the pandemic?

• Aerosol disinfectants

• Instant noodles

• Oat milk

• Sausages

What was a common item stocked up by people in the USA during the pandemic?

• Oat milk

• Bath soaps

• Toilet paper

• Canned meals

Which country accounted for 85% of the global production of face masks?

• France

• Australia

• China

• USA

What was the percentage increase in global demand for hand sanitizer in the first month of the pandemic?

• 2000%

• 1400%

• 1000%

• 500%

What innovative method did Professor William Chen develop?

• Producing hand sanitizer from vegetable scraps

• Creating face masks from recycled materials

• Inventing a digital thermometer

• Developing a new type of aerosol disinfectant

What is a potential new norm replacing handshakes post-pandemic?

• High-fives

• Foot shakes

• Waving

• Hugs

What behavioral change might occur due to prolonged absence from public spaces?

• Frequent gatherings at public places

• Greater reliance on online interactions

• More spontaneous interactions

• Increased attachment to public spaces