There is no such thing as good or bad in a culture, but learning about another country will help to understand their taboos and avoid any unncessary conflicts.

  1. Even though many Hong Kong Chinese people can speak simple or fluent English and Mandarin, many feel embarrassed to communicate in such a way in the presence of another Chinese person as they are conscious of being criticised or gossiped about.
  2. Holding chopsticks with the left hand to eat can sometimes cause the inconvenience to the person next to you, especially if he/she is right-handed.
  3. The social pressure of “staying young”, “freckle-less”, and having a “fairer skintone” is extremely high.
  4. Women of all ages like to be praised for looking younger than their actual age. Some may be highly offended if being commented on as mature.
  5. Instead of “keeping fit” or “slim fast”, the word “slenderizations” is a term that is used in Chinese media.
  6. The wealth gap is growing at a fearsome rate. Research shows a growing concern over the increase in people now living in poverty and poor conditions in Hong Kong.
  7. “Chopped room” or “corpse home” are recently coined terms to describe the cramped living conditions in Hong Kong. According to nextmedia.com, a corpse home in the poor area has been valued at the highest price by the square metre in Hong Kong.
  8. Chinese female professionals now share the same success as males. The price; being highly committed and working long hours has caused many to reveal that it’s a challenge to find their Mr Right after reaching the age of 30. Society is also putting on unnecessary pressure by labelling them as the “remaining girls” and “defeated dogs”, stereotyping them as having “high qualifications”, a “high income” and “high in age”.
  9. With the one-child policy in Mainland China and cross-border marriages between the mainland and Hong Kong, many mainland Chinese are desperate to pay a premium to give birth in Hong Kong to gain an extra status for their child. Prices start from £4000 for a natural delivery but a willingness to pay doesn’t necessary mean
    that you can guarantee a place.

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