Visitors marvel at Hong Kong's breathtaking location, its amazing architecture, its exciting shopping, and its fine dining. And yet it is a land of opposites—of order juxtaposed with chaos, of ancient etiquette and seemingly abrupt manners, a place where rich and poor live in close proximity. Culturally, Hong Kong is rooted in the traditions of China, but there is more than a patina of Westernization. And despite stiff competition, it remains the principal international financial center in China. Hong Kong has more holidays than anywhere in the world, and most are celebrated in the streets or parks. Culture Smart! Hong Kong introduces the reader to this vibrant, multifaceted society. It provides helpful advice and cultural insights on business practice and social etiquette.
Author(s): Vickie Chan, Clare Vickers
Series: Culture Smart!
Edition: 2
Publisher: Kuperard
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 169
Front Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
About the Author......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Map of Hong Kong......Page 8
Introduction......Page 9
Key Facts......Page 11
• Terrain......Page 13
• Climate......Page 16
• The People of Hong Kong......Page 18
• Languages......Page 21
• A Brief History......Page 23
• Since the Handover......Page 39
• Government and Politics......Page 43
• Hong Kong’s Place in the Region......Page 45
• The Chinese Way......Page 47
• Luck and Superstition......Page 51
• Face......Page 52
• The British Legacy......Page 53
• Men and Women......Page 55
• Attitudes Toward Work and Money......Page 57
• Class and Status......Page 59
• Attitudes Toward Foreigners......Page 60
• Religion......Page 61
• Feng Shui......Page 66
• Numerology......Page 70
• Chinese Astrology......Page 71
• Tai Chi and Chi Gung......Page 73
• Festivals and Holidays......Page 75
Chapter 4: Making Friends......Page 83
• Meeting People......Page 84
• Friendships......Page 85
• A Table for Twelve?......Page 86
• Entertaining......Page 87
• Invitations Home......Page 88
• Dating......Page 89
• Housing......Page 91
• The Family......Page 93
• Lifestyles......Page 95
• Names......Page 99
• Education......Page 101
• Holidays......Page 105
• Chinese Food......Page 107
• Drinks......Page 114
• Shopping......Page 118
• International Entertainments......Page 123
• Chinese-Style Entertainment......Page 124
• Days Out and Excursions......Page 125
• Nightlife......Page 128
• Sports and Exercise......Page 129
• Getting Around......Page 131
• Where To Stay......Page 135
• Health......Page 136
• Safety......Page 138
• Hong Kong’s Economy......Page 139
• Before You Start......Page 141
• Diplomacy......Page 147
• Business Entertaining......Page 148
• The Banquet......Page 149
• Negotiations......Page 153
• The Rule Of Law......Page 154
• Business and Government......Page 155
• Trade Fairs......Page 156
• Cantonese and Mandarin......Page 157
• Getting By In English......Page 158
• Humor......Page 160
• Body Language......Page 161
• The Media......Page 162
• Services......Page 163
• Conclusion......Page 165
Further Reading......Page 166
Index......Page 167
