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By following these steps, you will feel less lonely and less like a stranger in the bustling, prosperous city of Hong Kong.
Take a taxi
When hailing a taxi, hold your arm straight up, then use only your palm and wrist to signal. Act decisively and clearly.
Chat
When speaking to people, whether you're speaking English or any other language, add Cantonese suffixes (the language spoken primarily in Hong Kong) such as la, ar, wor, gar, etc. For example: Hong Kong is so awesome.la!
Hong Kong is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. Photo:CNN.
Take a photo
Hong Kong people love taking photos at restaurants and posting them online to share with friends. So always ask your dining companions if they want to take a picture before enjoying the meal.
Tip
While tipping isn't mandatory in China, it's almost a fundamental part of social etiquette in Hong Kong. For every HKD 500 bill, you can tip an additional HKD 5.50.(1 HKD = 2,700 VND) .
Order
Hong Kong people often describe the food they want very specifically and clearly. For example: "A glass of lemon tea with little sugar, no ice, and a few slices of lemon" or "A bowl of noodles without vegetables, with plenty of beef." So when you enter a restaurant, order exactly what you want.
Acronym
Hong Kong people also have a habit of using abbreviations or shortened forms of speech. Convenience stores like 7-Eleven are often shortened to "Seven," and Circle K is written as "OK." People also like to say "sorry" as "sor."
Hong Kong has a vibrant nightlife. Photo:CNN.
