Returning from a holiday in Hong Kong, there are 4 differences in Hong Kong:
1. Hong Kong people are very rigid, and they talk about rules in everything they do, and they do not change
Hong Kong people are known for their organization and discipline. They apply this rigid attitude to every corner of life. For example, Hong Kong's public transport system is very well developed, but it runs on time, and if you can't catch the last MTR, you have to wait for the next one. Also, in restaurants in Hong Kong, if you don't order as specified on the menu, the waiter may be at a loss. Menus in Hong Kong usually list a variety of ingredients and cooking methods, and customers are not free to make their own special requests. This strict adherence to the rules may surprise some newcomers to Hong Kong.
2. Hong Kong still retains some traditions, such as the exchange of letters
Although Hong Kong is highly modern, it still retains some traditional means of communication. For example, many Hong Kongers still prefer to communicate by letter. Although email and social media have become very common, many middle-aged and elderly people in Hong Kong still prefer to use traditional correspondence to keep in touch with friends. They think it's more emotionally expressive and more private.
3. Hong Kong's subway fares depend on the location
Hong Kong's MTR charges depending on the lot, not by station, and the station fee in Yau Tsim Mong will be higher, but the fee for going to places like Kennedy Town will be lower
Hong Kong's MTR system is one of the busiest in the world and has a unique way of billing. Unlike other cities, which charge according to the number of stops, Hong Kong's subway charges according to the lot reached. For example, the subway to reach the Yau Tsim Mong area in the city centre is more expensive than reaching Kennedy Town relatively farther away. This is because the Yau Tsim Mong area is densely populated, commercially developed, and has heavy traffic, so the MTR company has adopted a high-priced strategy to balance the traffic pressure. This method of charging may be new and uncomfortable for newcomers to Hong Kong.
4. Houses in Hong Kong rarely have balconies
Hong Kong people don't like to dry clothes outdoors and like to dry them indoors, so houses have almost no balconies
The way clothes are dried also reflects the attitude of Hong Kong people. In Hong Kong, you can hardly see clothes hanging outside. Hong Kong people dry their clothes indoors or in special dryers. This is because they believe that drying clothes outdoors will affect the aesthetics and hygiene of the community. In order to dry clothes, many Hong Kong people will install multi-functional drying racks at home or simply buy dryers to solve this problem. So, in many of Hong Kong's homes, you can hardly see balconies because they are used to dry clothes or store sundries.
