Hello i m a local;)

The biggest cultural difference I've noticed is how they abbreviate even the smallest words for no reason.

What is "fds", aside from the florist?

You don't use short form in your Internet language(slang)?

hello Mandy,

how are you? we can learn english together as my english also not pretty good

oh nice!how do you think about this forum?
I am new user to this forum.
Btw,You look kind^^

Hello mandymandy.

Welcome to Expat.com!

You should avoid sms language so as to facilitate the reading.

Thank you,
Aurélie

Do people usually use formal language in forum?
What is the difference between the language use in forum and sms language?
This is because it is very usual to use sms language in Hong Kong forum.
Sorry for not knowing that.And thank you for your remainder .^^

No one here uses formal English.  Most of the people here are not native English speakers and would probably be confused by formal English.

If you want people to understand what you're saying, it's better to type in English - or whatever language you're typing in. 

f u dn cr wthr ppl ndsnd r nt thn dn wry bt t.

Thank you so much!!

Hey Mandy,
Hi Sandra and Hailey by the way ^^
I just arrive in HK and don't really know how things are going on right here. So if you have some advice, or want to take a drink somewhere or visit any place, just let me know we can do that together
I speak French and Thai fluently, English and Spanish a bit.

Good night ladies
Sophie.

Hi cazenave.You can go shopping at Forever21 where selling young clothes at a inexpensive price.
You can find Forever21 in Causeway Bay.
If you want to take a drink you can go to Lan Kwai Fong where is a section in Central district with many bars and restaurants.

Mandy

if you need more information or would like to do activities together ,you may send a message to me.
I may do that with you if i am free^^
How long will you stay in HK?
I think I may have more free time in July or August:)
Mandy

hey there i am new in HK and will be here till mid Aug. Would love to have a local show me around! Let me know if you are interested

Welcome Mandy! I am a local and missing my expatiate life for so long.

Hey there, I am a local and not well to speak English as well

Hi everyone... I'm always up for sharing great craft beer... Cheers

Hi @Zipzip, @Hkjny,

Please can you introduce yourself?

Regards,

David.

Hey gang, my name is Johnny, I come from Orlando Florida and Denver Colorado. I'm importing amazing craft beer from the states and some hard to get boutique wines. Would be nice to get to know some like minded people to hang out with. Kinda like barstool philosophy lol

Hi Mandy,

Do you have any recommendations for places to go sightseeing or walking around?  I've been to the Peak, Tsim Sa Tui, Mongkok. I'm looking for something scenic and away from the crowds.

Thanks