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Lost in Translation?
I’m visiting Saint Too Canaan College next week for a conference. The website mentions a "Cantonese Corner," but I'm completely clueless about Cantonese. Does anyone have any tips on navigating the… more
Hong Kong is pretty international, so you'll be surprised how much English you'll encounter, especially near a college. Google Translate is your friend – download it offline for when you're without data. Pointing and simple hand gestures go a long way too. For food, maybe look at pictures on menus – that helps a lot. If all else fails, a polite smile and a simple "Excuse me, do you speak English?" usually works. Don't worry too much, you'll be fine!
That's reassuring! Thanks for the tips. The offline Google Translate is a lifesaver idea, I hadn't thought of that. Pointing at pictures on menus is definitely my plan A for meals. Fingers crossed the polite smile and "Excuse me..." works its magic! I'm feeling a bit less panicked now.
Bishop Ford's Secret?
So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a friend's kid's school play. Heard it's a pretty old building...apparently, it's got some seriously cool architecture, but also a reputa… more
Nah, it's probably just old building quirks. Hong Kong's got a lot of those, especially in older schools. Creaky floors, dodgy wiring...that sort of thing. I've never heard anything super spooky about Bishop Ford, though. Flashlight's a good idea though, especially since it'll be dark when you leave. Might need it to find your way to the car park! Don't worry too much, enjoy the play.
Yeah, that makes sense. Old buildings are definitely full of surprises! I guess I let my imagination run away with me a bit. Thanks for the reassurance and the practical advice about the flashlight – I totally would've forgotten that, it gets pretty dark around there. Looking forward to the play now, all the mystery talk nearly put me off!
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