Talking Points

#1 quality of life: Europe 

When it comes to quality of life, Europe dominates the rankings, according to a recent survey. Vienna retains the top spot as the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2010 Quality of Living Survey, while Zurich and Geneva follow in second and third position, respectively. Indeed, European cities continue to dominate the rankings with 16 cities among the world’s top 25 cities for quality of living, according to a release of the results. The top U.S. city was Honolulu (31).

Doesn’t “expecting the unexpected” make the unexpected expected?

From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the United States.

Parents often talk about the younger generation as if they didn’t have anything to do with it —Haim Ginott

Collaboration, shared responsibility & consensus:

A recent study claims that workplaces will be different when Millennials are CEOs. The survey, conducted by the marketing firm Mr. Youth and the market research firm Intrepid, indicates the long boardroom table will be replaced with round tables, as Generation Y values collaboration, shared responsibility, and consensus. The quantitative study completed by nearly 1,000 participants found 82% of Millennials believe it is important to have a staff that can do each other’s jobs. More than half (54%) of Millennials prefer to make decisions by consensus, a figure that shoots up to 70% when they are among their peers.

72% Eat While Driving:

A survey by headset-maker Jabra found that 29% of respondents had kissed others while behind the wheel, and 15% had…well, you know. A report on MSN Money about the survey indicated eating behind the wheel was the activity most selected by respondents, at 72%. A quarter owned up to texting (28%) and styling hair or changing clothes (25%) while driving.