Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR β’ Asia
Where East Meets West
Overview
π Greetings
A nod or handshake is common. Cantonese speakers may greet with "Nei hou". Business cards are exchanged with both hands. Titles are important in professional settings.
π½οΈ Dining
Dim sum is a cultural institution - tea is poured for others before yourself. Tap fingers on the table to say thank you when someone pours tea. The host pays the bill.
π Dress Code
Smart casual to business formal. Hong Kong is fashion-forward. Summers are hot and humid, so light fabrics are practical. Air conditioning is strong indoors.
π« Things to Avoid
- β’Number 4 (sounds like "death" in Cantonese)
- β’Giving clocks as gifts
- β’Wrapping gifts in white or black
- β’Sticking chopsticks upright in rice
- β’Discussing mainland China politics casually
π‘ Did You Know?
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world
The Star Ferry has been running since 1888
Hong Kong means "Fragrant Harbor" in Cantonese
It has one of the world's highest population densities
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