All around him, corporate people in smart suits rush through their lunches. The latecomers pay the price by having to complain about the very long queue stretching out of the restaurant. He can't pick out conversations amidst the incessant chatter of his third language. Such is the corporate world of Hong Kong, he believes. Rush hour. Rush.
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Each branch shop in Hong Kong receives commission for the goods it sells. He's not sure if this is the usual practice but wonders if it is the same in mainland China. It would explain the non-existent service in China's shopping experience. Here at least, there's an effort to ensure that every shopper is served by a polite shopping attendant.
Each branch shop in Hong Kong receives commission for the goods it sells. He's not sure if this is the usual practice but wonders if it is the same in mainland China. It would explain the non-existent service in China's shopping experience. Here at least, there's an effort to ensure that every shopper is served by a polite shopping attendant.
There are four types of schools in Hong Kong: international schools, private schools, subsidised governments schools and full government schools (in order of affluence). Of these schools, only the two government schools provide free education for the first nine years. He wants to find out if the schools he's teaching at are private schools. It would explain why they're so well equipped with air-conditioned and computer-enabled classrooms, fully-stocked arts and crafts rooms, mirrored dance studios as well as complete sports facilities and equipment.
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