Ma Bo, from the Chinese city of Dalian, has opened the country’s first shop for left-handed people. “I just want to help the lefties with these special daily-use products, so they can lead an easier and more convenient life,” Ma said. He also operates a Web site for the same purpose – with the slogan “Left is Best.” It “promotes understanding about problems concerning the left-handed.” Ma’s shop features myriad accessories for left-handers, from scissors to can openers. It’s no small affair in a society where people who use their left hands are often scorned. “I’m delighted to see that business people are beginning to show an interest in left-handed products,” said Zhang Heng, a Beijing left-hander. Ma’s only apparent problem? He’s right-handed.
