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Is this tea for drinking or cleaning?
I watched some videos showing that the tea and cup at the table are sometimes for washing your chopsticks and bowls. How do I know when that's the case?
Context is key. If it's a small, informal teahouse or a street vendor setting, and the tea looks weak and is in a somewhat battered, communal container, it's probably rinse water. Formal restaurants and tea ceremonies? Definitely drinking tea. Look for separate rinsing bowls or containers if you're unsure – they’re pretty common in places that use this practice.
PARKnSHOP Checkout Chaos?
So, I'm in @HongKong, right? And I've been hitting up this PARKnSHOP near my hotel practically every day. It's huge! But man, the checkout lines… absolute mayhem. It's like a perfectly choreographe… more
Haha, yeah, ParknShop checkout lines are legendary. It's a rite of passage for anyone living in or visiting Hong Kong. My strategy? Peak times are the worst, obviously. Try going early mornings or late evenings. Also, look for the self-checkout kiosks – they're usually less chaotic, even if a little fiddly. And most importantly, develop a zen-like acceptance of the chaos. You’ll need it. It's part of the Hong Kong experience, I guess. Embrace the madness!
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