From: eln235s@lindblat.cc.monash.edu.au (Mr H Hui)
Subject: Re: How to tell if he/she is from HK?
Organization: Monash University, Melb., Australia.
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 07:56:24 GMT

william@natimuk.acci.com.au (William Lo) writes:

>In article <9225315.11483@mulga.cs.mu.OZ.AU> dht@cs.mu.OZ.AU (Joyous Dave baby) writes:
>>OK, this is my contribution, I'll probably get flamed for stereotyping,
>>but isn't this trend all about stereotyping?????  :-)
>	** It is. Quite probably gonna get cursed, too. Take care!
>	   Me, too... 
I'd like to join you people!

>>You know someone is from Malaysia (Malaysian Chinese) if:
>>- they say "soon ma" when they actually mean "all"
>>- they say "lah" at the end of EVERY sentence!!!!  :-)
>	** They've got addicted to those obviously. Essentially
>	   very creative people. Nothing's bad however.

I RECKON HK students are more creative and a better learner. For
example, some can mimic and even pick up their lovely accent.
Besides, Malaysians have their special diction when speaking Cantonese.
 
>>- they speak better English (than HKers) but with a funny accent
>	** Not some Malaysian Chinese. But both have the same lovely 
>	   Malaysian accent.
People from Singapore speak nearly in the same lovely accent, maybe,
even more lovely, ie. more "lah".

> 	Another noticable one: they like saying "DANK-YOU" rather than 
>	"THANK-YOU". Every word spoken is melodised - from a lower
>	to a higher tone.
Compare : They say - "tree" for "three"
		     "trow" for "throw"
          We say   - "free" for "three"
                     "frow" or "fow" for "throw"
However, there are always exceptions.

>>You know someone is from Mainland China if:
>>- they wear glasses that's BLACK, and very un-stylish
>	** Those thicky-sticky glasses are quite stylish actually.
>>- they look and act generally depressed most of the time
>	** Rarely have a sense of humour. Seldom smile much less laugh.
>	   Very hard-working(the busiest all the time)
>	   Always languish you never know why. 
>	   All sensitive to being called "comrade", they all prefer
>	   "mister" or something else  
They love the black fast runner from PRC, too. This kind of shoes goes
well with virtually any kind of wear for them -- shoes for all seasons.

[I have not idea about Taiwanese.]

>>You know someone is from Hong Kong if:
>>- they dress stylish
>	** Seem to be doing fashion shows(not just gals)!
>	   Often get well-dressed! Even on campus!  
>>- they walk VERY fast
>>- they are always the first ones to get up when the tram is approaching
>>  their destination
>>- they go out (dinner/nightclubs) all the time
>	** Often speak in very "colourful" language they've learned from
>	   home regardless of whom they're talking to.  
>	   Often eat the best, drink the best! Check out their motto:
>	   "Buy the best, then pay the rest!"(Originally Cantonese)
These make the world less boring! 

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