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| posted by spannermonkey 330 days ago |
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For those who have moved here from elsewhere, how do you feel hong kong has changed you and your personality?
-ve's: I feel that I've lost some of my manners, become more aggressive and competitive.
+ve's: More confident, mature and more aware of the important things in life such as family and friends.
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| posted by smog 330 days ago |
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... and socks
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| posted by Lola 330 days ago (edited 330 days ago) |
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I've been here so long I can't remember what I was like pre-1986**. 
** Apart from three stone lighter and two decades younger.
Dancing robustly sideways
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| posted by Claire 330 days ago |
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Since arriving in HK over 20 years ago, my eyesight seems to have become worse. Back in the 80s I could see clear across the harbour...
It is almost impossible to exaggerate the complete unimportance of almost everything.
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| posted by AKA 330 days ago |
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I agree with the negatives, and would add impatience for me too
most positive is insight from being a minority
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| posted by bunthorne 330 days ago |
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Originally posted by AKA
I agree with the negatives, and would add impatience for me too
You're just getting old.
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| posted by hkJay 330 days ago |
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I've lost lots of hair - I think it's something to do with the pollution!!!
to be, or not to be, what was the question?
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| posted by sunwaterandsky 330 days ago |
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I was wondering about that. HK seems to have alot of bald, portly white boys. Was wondering if HK caused them to lose their hair or if balding men select HK.
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| posted by joelle168 330 days ago |
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I definetely agree with hkJay and spannermonkey! And also: I live my life much faster than before. I have speed up my walking speed, and my sparetime definetely have decreased!
"I don't excercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor."
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| posted by Lucas 330 days ago |
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I've learned how to use chopsticks.
I appreciate clean air more than ever.
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than open ones mouth and remove all doubt.
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| posted by Juno Watt 330 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by sunwaterandsky
I was wondering about that. HK seems to have alot of bald, portly white boys. Was wondering if HK caused them to lose their hair or if balding men select HK.
When I came here I had waist-length lustrous locks...  I blame the government.
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| posted by sunwaterandsky 330 days ago |
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Hmm, a government conspiracy to cause premature baldness in Caucasian men and impact on their self confidence in business dealings.
Oh my. I always suspected this on my missions to LKF and Wan Chai.
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| posted by smog 330 days ago (edited 330 days ago) |
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Originally posted by sunwaterandsky
Hmm, a government conspiracy to cause premature baldness in Caucasian men and impact on their self confidence in business dealings.
It's never had that effect on me.
And what are these "missions" that you go on?
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| posted by bunthorne 330 days ago |
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But it's true!! Hong Kong isn't kind to Caucasians - affects women just as much.
They come here and start to walk all ungainly and go a funny shape - most apparent when you see 'em lumbering around Wan Chai.
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| posted by Load Toad 330 days ago |
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I've become a deeply sensitive soul who empathises with everyone and is in touch with his female side. I used to be callous, cold, objectionable, highly opinionated and downright rude. Also I drink more tea.
Average by Intention.
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| posted by AstiAlexandria 330 days ago |
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i have lowered my standards....
At my lemonade stand I used to give the first glass away free and charge five dollars for the second glass. The refill contained the antidote.
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| posted by Load Toad 330 days ago |
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When they are low enough....
Average by Intention.
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| posted by AKA 330 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by Load Toad
I've become a deeply sensitive soul who empathises with everyone and is in touch with his female side.
I used to be callous, cold, objectionable, highly opinionated and downright rude
sounds like you are still in touch with your female side then
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| posted by beer guy 330 days ago |
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it makes you a warm, loving, caring individual, like me............
The above comments are personal and meant for comedic purposes only and in no way reflect the thoughts, ideas or other general lunacy of HKExpats Limited.
third world city with a third world mentality
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| posted by Load Toad 330 days ago (edited 330 days ago) |
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>AKA,
As often as possible.
Average by Intention.
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