-Keep your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place, like the hotel room safe.

-Attend to your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place.

-Beware of people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract you and take away your belongings.

-Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.

-Handshaking is the common form of greeting.

-In Hong Kong, the family name comes first, so Wong Man Ying would be addressed as Mr Wong.

-Most entertaining takes place in restaurants rather than in private homes.
-Normal courtesies should be observed when visiting someone’s home.

-During a meal, a toast is often drunk saying Yum Sing at each course. There may be up to 12 courses served in a meal, and although it is not considered an insult to eat sparingly, a good appetite is always appreciated and it is considered cordial to taste every dish.

-It is customary to invite the host to a return dinner.

-Informal wear is acceptable. Some restaurants and social functions often warrant formal attire.

-Smoking is widely acceptable and only prohibited where specified.

-Tipping: most hotels and restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge and an additional 5 per cent gratuity is also expected. Small tips are expected by taxi drivers, doormen and washroom attendants.

-Do get a Hong Kong cell phone rental so you can stay in touch and coveniently get important information during your stay.