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Posted by baligirl 18 yrs ago
Hi


I am considering putting together a book to help expats when they first arrive in Hong Kong. Ie A How to Do Anything and Everything.....


Id be interested to hear what one or two pieces of information or How To's would have helped you in your first few weeks ettling in to Hong Kong.

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axptguy38 18 yrs ago
While the idea is sound, I would be very careful before I use anything posted on this board or sent through the pm mechanism. I haven't read the fine print lately but on most boards like this you consent to surrendering your rights to the material. In other words, if you use material from here it could be considered breach of copyright.

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baligirl 18 yrs ago
Thanks for that axptguy38- I actually am not looking for the response for the book just the topic.. ie how do i buy an octopus card, how do i get a SIM card for my phone , how do i get a driving licence etc etc...

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axptguy38 18 yrs ago
Ah ok. Well those are a good start.


- How do I get utilities turned on?

- What are my legal rights as a tenant?

- How quickly can I get a helper?

- Where can I find Indian/American/Australian/etc... foodstuffs?

- Transportation options.

- What the heck is a debenture anyway?

- Which playgrounds have swings?

- Who is this Stanley guy and why should I care?

- Emergency numbers and locations.

- Chinese New Year obligations.

- What should I do if there is a typhoon warning?

- Where can I get baby supplies?

- I can't take this HK move right now and need to get seriously drunk in public. Please show me the way to Lan Kwai Fong/Wan Chai.

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axptguy38 18 yrs ago
I wanted to add, by the way, that this has been done before. A visit to Dymock's revealed at least 2 books on the subject.

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axptguy38 18 yrs ago
"a HK wiki book would be good."


It can't be a wiki and a book.


"you would have a bestseller if you had a book that was editorially independent and without commercial interests"


True. However in HK said book might be hard to distribute.

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baligirl 18 yrs ago
thanks for the comments mrsmith.....

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