Hong Kong Dos & Donts
Every country has its own customs and manners. The city of Hong Kong has certain restrictions and regulations regarding different cases and matters. Hong Kong Do's & Don'ts gives you a compact guideline as to what to follow when you are in Hong Kong.
Some of the things which you must follow are as follow :
DO'S
- Greet when you meet someone.
- When you go to any party or invitation, you must wait for your seat to be allocated.
- Wear conservative clothes in order to maintain decorum and sobriety.
- You should be polite in your manners.
- Leave some food in your plate and wipe your hands using the towel provided.
- Keep your valuable belongings in a secured place like the hotel safe.
- If you are on a business meeting, exchange your business cards using both your hands.
The following are certain things which you should not do in Hong Kong :
DON'TS
- Do not forget to carry your passport and keep it with you.
- Do not bring any kind of addictive and harmful drug materials to the city.
- Do not forget to respond when you are greeted by someone.
- Do not reveal your anger or temper in public places.
- In case of any invitation or appointment try not to be late at all.
- Take a gift along with you for the host and hostess. It can be any food item or any souvenir.
- Do not commence your dinner until you are indicated to do so and do not hold your chopsticks upright, as it is considered unlucky.
- Do not put on garments exposing too much.
- Do not express any bad comment regarding someone or something.
- Stay away from political and religious arguments.
- Do not take snaps of airport, certain religious and public buildings.
| Hotels in Hong Kong | |
| Park Lane Hotel | Le Meridien Cyberport Hotel |
| Excelsior Hotel | Express by Holiday Inn Causeway Bay Hotel |
| Regal Hong Kong Hotel | Novotel Century Hotel |
