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Tourist Information If you get lost or are not sure about moving around Hong Kong, then visit some of the tourist information centers that are sponsored by the government to boost tourism in the country. The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) offers many useful services and helpful publications to visitors. There, you may find useful brochures, maps, shopping guides, and more, which will make traveling much easier. The centers also provide tour services and souvenirs from Hong Kong. HKTA Information Centers :
Telephone Information Services : Visitors can call this number for assistance: 2807 6177 (multilingual). The lines open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. A 24 hour INFOFAX service is available. Dial (852) 900 6077 1128 for an information menu. Long distance charges do apply and the fax machine has to be in polling mode. Business Tips When doing business in Hong Kong, it is necessary that you bring along plenty of business name cards. The reason is because the Chinese often exchange name cards with one another, and to receive without giving one would be impolite. A name card should normally have your name and title on it to be distinguishable. Having your name card written in Chinese would be an advantage. The polite way to offer and receive name cards is by using both hands to show respect and courtesy. Like other business cities around the world, Hong Kong businesspeople are formal when it comes to dress codes. On the streets, men in dark suits and ties and women in conservative apparels set the trends for the working society. Formal wears are usually required on weekdays, but those who work half-day on Saturdays can opt to dress casually to the office. Generally, the Hong Kong people are apt to setting the fashion trends for the season, be it for work or play. Walking the city streets alone can be a 'guide' to the season's latest fashion. In the Western countries, a certain level of pride is usually maintained within oneself. To the Chinese, this pride is mutually regarded to as 'face'. When the Chinese does business, they tend to be wary so as not to lose 'face' in front of others. By losing it, one would be susceptible to gaining an enemy. To prevent that from happening, try to avoid arguing or overpowering them in public. When invited to have meals or drinks, allow your Chinese counterparts to pay the bill; do not 'fight' for the bill. It would be embarrassing for the person who invited to have other people pay. Gifts are not important to the Chinese. They would prefer to give than receive gifts. However, if you should ever give them gifts, they should be wrapped in brightly-colored paper. However, should you receive gifts, never open them in front of the giver, as it is rude. Take note that not all gifts are acceptable by the Chinese. Clocks, sharp objects, and anything colored black are considered catastrophic.
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