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A good number of Chinese people are superstitious, so do not be surprised at fortune tellers' popularity and the surprising respect given to Fengshui masters, particularly in more 'authentic' Chinese neighbourhoods such as Mongkok. The term "feng shui" literally means "wind and water" and more globally indicates the balance of elementary forces in nature. Almost nothing is decided in Hong Kong without geomancers, including business affairs. Do not make fun of these practices, as the Chinese find them to be very important. If you receive an invitation to someone's house, it is customary to bring a small gift. During dinner, never touch your food with your fingers; use the chopsticks. Do not be surprised by loud conversations in restaurants; it is a custom in China to show your pleasure in eating by making all sorts of sounds. Do not practice any sort of nudity on the beaches, as this would shock the locals. If you find yourself in an dispute with a local person, avoid getting angry and raising your voice or making them lose face. Do not touch a child's head (the noblest body part). Except at markets, haggling is not common.

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