Hong Kong Etiquette

Hong Kong Etiquette

Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China is a cosmopolitan city with multi cultural ambiance. Hong Kong is a city where, the Asian and European cultures meet to create a unique diversity. Though the Chinese people make the majority of the total population of Hong Kong, there are many other races in the city. This diversity has also influenced Hong Kong etiquette.

A very common and sophisticated way to greet others is to shake hands, irrespective of men, women and children. It is a traditional gesture in Hong Kong. However you may find a little difference between the handshakes in Hong Kong and the handshakes in Western countries. In the Western countries, the handshakes are firmer in comparison of Hong Kong. When it comes to greet a person, the aged persons get priority before the younger ones and women get priority before the men.

Most of the customs and etiquettes in Hong Kong reflect the Cantonese influence. The people of Hong Kong are vastly educated and also influenced by the western habits and traditions. Family values are important part of the Hong Kong etiquette. Every single person reflects the prestige, education and reputation of his family. A person has to carry two parts of name. One is the family name and the other is the given name, where the family name is put before the given name.

There are some other things also that you must keep in mind while visiting the city of Hong Kong. A very important fact is that people in Hong Kong are very much reserved in nature and they consciously avoid any form of physical touch. Hugging or kissing is not considered as greeting ways, except handshakes. Again, while asking for the bill, Chinese people use their hand in a gesture of writing. Another thing is that, to call someone, Chinese people never use their index finger; rather they stretch their hands and wave the palms.

Dining in Hong Kong also involves a number of etiquettes. The most important of them all is the use of chopsticks. There are some other etiquettes also, related to dining. People of Hong Kong never turn a fish over. Every time they dine, they always keep a place empty for a guest, whom they consider to be a virtual and will not come ever.

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