Nearly all of them drive like undisciplined lunatics. Visitors should be aware that zebra crossings are seen by local drivers as baited traps. The local language is Cantonese, the loudest language on earth, and also said to be one of the filthiest, especially if you find comments about turtles' eggs obscene. However, it is not necessary for the visitor to learn Cantonese as English is widely mangled throughout both SARs. Religion Most Cantonese are pragmatic about religion and even the places of worship may hedge their bets, with both Taoist and Buddhist statues.
Religion is about praying for a win in the three-thirty at Happy Valley.
Much is made of Fung Shui, or geomancy, and most people are incredibly worried over the position of their toilet, the alignment of their bed and the placing of tanks of tropical fish in their dining room. Both Hong Kong and Macau are very safe destinations. Gangs of men armed with melon knives and choppers may be encountered in Mongkok, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun late in the evening but they are generally after a rival triad gang and you will be ignored. However, it must be stressed that they are not itinerant butchers. Do not ask for a two pork chops and a kilo of liver.