Twenty-one of the 47 families interviewed by China Daily said yes to the prospect of hosting foreign visitors during the Beijing Games. Of those, 13 said it was a good way to help pay their mortgages. Others, citing cultural differences, said they felt uncomfortable at the idea. Visit 2008.chinadaily.com.cn website to see people's views on the issue.

"Quick Survey" is a new column started by the China Daily website to collect readers' opinions on issues concerning the Beijing Olympics.

(China Daily 05/16/2008 page15)