Hong Kong

Dos and Don’ts in Hong Kong

• Don’t expect taxi drivers to speak English. Do carry a map or better yet, a written Cantonese instruction.

• Do learn to eat with chopsticks. It's an advantage if you're unable to get a fork and spoon.

•  Do be open to a new culture. The Hong Kongers eat anything from ox tendons to duck tongues to smelly bean curd.

• Do wait for your seat to be allocated when you are at a party.

• Do leave some food on your plate and wipe your hands with the towel after your meal.

• Do keep your valuables in the hotel room safe.

• Do not hold your chopstick upright or place them upright in your bowl of rice.

• Do take a gift when invited to a party. It can be a food item or a souvenir.

• Do not take photos of the airport and certain religious and government buildings.

• Although Hong Kong is pretty much a cosmopolitan city, it’s best to err on the side of caution and dress conservatively.