It is a common sight here to see men flaked out on pavements, gazing absent mindedly into the distance, giving total concentration to the chewing task at hand.

• 这里经常可以看到这样的景象：三两个男子站在人行道上，两眼迷茫地看着远方，全部注意力都放在了正在进行的咀嚼任务上。