Buzz
Discover the habits of the locals in the Fragrant Harbour to avoid standing out when you visit.
1. Conversational Style
End each sentence with 'a, la'. For example: 'Hong Kong is beautiful, la'.
2. Always Carry an Umbrella
Hong Kongers, especially women, always have a small umbrella handy. It's because the city has only rainy and dry seasons. The umbrella is a useful tool for locals to stay dry during the rainy season and shield themselves from the scorching sun during the dry season.
3. Stingy Tipping
To blend in as a true Hong Konger, act stingy when it comes to tipping or even skip tipping altogether. Service charge is always included in the bill, so Hong Kong diners won't tip unless the server does something exceptional for them.
4. Specific Food Orders
Hong Kongers have very specific requests when it comes to ordering food and drinks. Some common requests include 'iced lemon tea with less sugar, no ice, and add a few slices of lemon' or 'fish ball noodles without vegetables with beef broth'.
5. Boarding Public Transportation
6. Use Hand Gestures for Local Numbers
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7. Speak in Abbreviations
Hong Kongers often shorten words when speaking. For example, instead of saying 'OK', they might gesture the letter 'O' and say 'K', or they'll just say 'sor' instead of 'sorry'.
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Source: Travel Guide from Mytour – via Depplus.vn
MytourJuly 9th, 2015
