It has been about two months since my arrival in China. The time has been fraught with ups and downs (as tends to happen in life, particularly when living as expat) but I have already learned a couple of things:
1. There are people in this country are incredibly welcoming. They want people to feel comfortable and will go out of their way to make sure you are ok.
2. There are other people who don't even notice there is anyone else there, ever.
3. While they all eat very quickly, they walk very slowly.
4. The traffic laws are as follows: if you are a two-wheeled vehicle you always have the right of way (be it on the street, between streets, on the sidewalk, you name it, if you fit, you win). If you are a car or truck or bus, you have the right of way after the two-wheeled vehicles. If you are a pedestrian, you are in the way.
5. Cleanliness is subjective. Washing your hands with soap is optional, but blowing your nose in public is gross.
6. There is always room for one more in the elevator, you just have to squeeze and get friendly (without making eye contact of course).
7. Hong Kong loves escalators.
8. Wearing very short skirts and see through clothes is totally acceptable, but low cut tops will draw attention.
9. Commuting is unacceptable.
10. When driving, best not to stay in one lane, that will just confuse everyone around you. Also, honking is a way of say "hey what's up?" "I'm here" and "get out of my way, NOW!" How to determine which honk is which, well that is a completely different lesson.
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