Humans of Manchester

The second interview was with a really kind elderly man. He had the day off, so we bumped into him in Starbucks where he was drinking an ice coffee and reading the newspaper. He was happy to answer our questions:

What is your favourite restaurant in Manchester?

"Evuna, just down Deans Gate on the other side. It's SO delicuous!".

What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time in Manchester?

"Spending time with family I think, more becuase we have family all over the world. Some in Japan, some in Caribien, some in Shanghai. The family I've here am I grateful for. That's why I spend a lot of time with them. When I'm by myself I'm just having a lazy time."

Why do you live in Manchester?

"I enjoy the city. We used to live in Altrincham for 15-16 years ago. Altrincham is just about 10 miles away from Manchester. When we liked there I used to visit Manchester regularly, I always loved the city! Then we looked around in Manchester for a new place to live and then we moved here. We really fell in love with our house. Now we like the city which is why we live here."

What do you think is the best thing about Manchester?

"The people. The people are friendly and it's a good mixed community, there is different ethnics groups, people get on and yeah, it's good. Here live old people like me and much younger people who are studying. It's a great mix!"

What education does you have/working on? 

"I have a banking degree, and I work for a company."

If you shouldn’t live in Manchester, where would you live?

"If I shouldn't live her.... thats never gonna happen, because we are travelling alot to see our family all around the world, and we love Manchester."

Are you happy to live in this city?

"Yes, yes, yes, it's a good fun. It's a good life and there is always something going on with for example the theater with music. There are happening a lot of activities. There are also festivals and christmasmarkets there is coming up." 

 

What do you think is the most attractive tourist attraction?

" If you come here you should take a look at Old Trafford, it's one of the things that brings people in. A great tourist attraction. The theater also bring people in like conferences and other people. I think for the youngsters it is the nightlife and the area, becuase the students in Manchester is more into party than to work. That's a shame."