Something I noticed whilst in Hong Kong is the Chinese love for signs. Wherever you are, you are constantly being pelted psychologically with a battery of signs. Rules and regulations dominate every moment of people’s lives. On boarding the boat to Lan Tau Island a loudspeaker listed just a few rules for the 30 minute trip:
Do not put your feet on the seats
Do not sit across more than one seat
Do not put luggage on the seat next to you
Do not smoke
Drinking alcohol is strictly banned
Do not speak too loudly, you may disturb others
Gambling on board is most definitely not permitted
Do not play with the life jackets
Take care not to leave any of your belongings behind
Be sure to have a safe and pleasant trip
At the zoo next to the predictable ‘do not feed the animals’ sign were also signs saying:
‘Spitting is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted’
And
‘No releasing of fish or terrapin into the pond’
You have to wonder!
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