Local Etiquette China - Hong Kong

3 User Insights

Nath - March 02, 2007

When I was there, someone mentioned that burping is actually considered a compliment. Is that true?

Irene - February 23, 2009

Definitely not. It's actually disgusting.

Jess - March 18, 2009

Traditionally burping would be taken as a compliment. But now many people would find it unpleasant. It really depends where you are.

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