There are more black mayors, black representatives, the external indications that segregation is gone, but you can't get a feel for things from a distance.
"We were talking about 'Survivor' two years ago, to get a feel for it from advertisers," he added, "and Coca-Cola said, 'Can they drink Coca-Cola?' We said: 'It's a desert island.
"Your ability to learn, collaborate or take initiative are strong characteristics, but it is hard to get a feel for them from an interview.
Be sure to get a feel for trance from the early 90s along with trance that is released today.
"He can go in and get a feel for these winemakers from a totally different perspective than someone from the wine business," Mr. Bronfman said.
Five days a year, Pret's managers work in their 'buddy' outlets to get a feel for the business from behind the counter.
With contributions from Hafez, Baudelaire, Tsao Chih, Whitman etc, you get a feel for what turns lovers from other cultures on.
To get a feel for how GPI differs from GDP, imagine two heating-oil trucks leaving from the same utility company: one safely completes its deliveries and the other has a major oil spill on the way to its first customer.
But I was keen to get a feel for the city away from the picture-perfect bohemia of both Haga and Langatan, so headed out to Majorna, a residential district.
Over the last couple of weeks, I've spent considerable time with the leading candidates for mayor, asking them about their approach to governance, watching them campaign and trying to get a feel for what distinguishes each from the others.
