When I first visited Hong Kong as a tourist, in 2009, I was mesmerised by the cleanliness of the city. Mind you, as the typical tourist, I only visited the tourist attractions of the city which, obviously, were spotless. This cleanliness, I later realised, was mere illusion.
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HONG KONG – A Schizophrenic Relationship with Hygiene
If ever you come across a Hong Kongese child playing in the dirt, put everything you’re doing aside, and watch. Simply watch. Are you going to be late at work? Don’t worry, it’s just a matter of seconds before the show starts. You’re about to witness a thing of beauty: a Hong Kongese parent going ballistic.
Forget about Operation Jericho. Forget about Operation Thunderbolt. This is a Hong Kongese parent. And his child is playing in the dirt. And a Hong Kongese parent whose child is playing in the dirt would put the Navy SEALs to shame. Yes, Hong Kongers are usually slow and inefficient, but when they see their child play in the dirt, they turn into the epitome of efficiency.
Gweilo Rant 