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Hotels and Hostels in Hong Kong There are a number of hotels and hostels in Hong Kong, in which students can stay either short-term or long-term. Please visit the CEDARS website and go to “Accommodation” for information and reservation. Temporary accommodation on campus A few guest rooms are available in some halls for students to stay temporarily. For those who need temporary accommodation, they should contact the following hall offices directly for reservation and information: Hall Email Address Telephone No. Lee Hysan Hall lhhall@hku.hk (852) 2986 5110 Lee Shau Kee Hall jockeyv2@hku.hk (852) 3604 2024 Morrison Hall jockeyv2@hku.hk (852) 3604 2014 R. C. Lee Hall rclhall@hku.hk (852) 2986 5250 St. John’s College stjohns@hku.hk (852) 2974 3500 Starr Hall starr@hku.hk (852) 3156 7575 Suen Chi Sun Hall jockeyv2@hku.hk (852) 3604 2034 Swire Hall swwarden@hku.hk (852) 2105 6600 Wei Lun Hall weilun@hku.hk (852) 2986 5300 27
Planning Your Stay Cultural Adjustment and Life in HKSAR Hong Kong Culture Language Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan society. Chinese is the major ethnic group. Locals speak the dialect of Cantonese. Most people speak Cantonese and know English, though fluency of the latter is another issue. Putonghua is commonly heard and spoken nowadays. Some locals may have difficulties in understanding you, particularly if you have strong regional accents. You may also find that you have difficulties in understanding them at first. Just be patient. Try to speak slowly and deliberately. Avoid colloquialisms and jargons if you can. When communication becomes really difficult, remember the magic word “smile”. It works across all cultures. Social Customs and Behaviour • It is common to call your peer’s first name. It is always safe to address the elders and seniors in the social circles with their titles such as Mr. Chan, Dr. Wong, Professor Lee etc. • It is advisable to give your Chinese friends plenty of personal space, particularly if you do not know them well. If you are interacting with the locals, avoid the common western gestures like back slapping, and nudging as some Chinese may find them uncomfortable. • Do not push ahead of others who are waiting in a queue. • It is not polite to ask a newly acquainted person about his or her income or marital status. • Squatting on the street and spitting or speaking loudly in public area is regarded as “uncivil” acts. Putting your feet on a chair or on a train seat is deemed as “very bad manner”. • Modesty is highly valued by the Chinese. Display of intense affection, temper or anything “extreme” will very often be frowned upon. 28
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Page 5 and 6: WELCOME The University of Hong Kong
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Page 9 and 10: Planning Your Stay Academic & Admis
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Page 39 and 40: Planning Your Stay Visa Matters Who
Page 41 and 42: Arriving Hong Kong Arrival Receptio
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Page 45 and 46: Life At HKU Catering: Where to eat
Page 47 and 48: Life At HKU Centennial Campus Delif
Page 49 and 50: Life At HKU Off Campus If you do no
Page 51 and 52: Life At HKU Student Clubs HKUSU HKU
Page 53 and 54: Life At HKU Chi Wah Learning Common
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Page 57 and 58: Appendices Office of International
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