Hong Kong — Clean and Sanitary as Seen in its Signs

by Jimmie on June 27, 2008

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This sign reveals so much– about Hong Kong’s cleanliness & about it’s Chinese neighbor’s lack thereof.

Spitting is a common sight (and sound!) in China. But it’s strictly outlawed in Hong Kong! Horray! No jumping out of the way when I hear that guttural wind up.

Another sign that we rarely see in China is this one –


I despise smoking. I think it’s nasty, wasteful, and just wrong. So I love these signs and the fact that the rules are actually enforced!

This is particularly unique – an anti rodent campaign.


And this sign was found outside of a grocery store.


Close ups of the various cough manners:



And since Hong Kong is the land of SARS and bird flu, these wonderful hand cleanser dispensers are in lots of public places — museums, malls, and hospitals.

The powers that be here in HK work really hard to educate the public and work towards superior sanitation. It’s obvious! And I enjoy it while we visit.

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