LettersHong Kong can be proud of its courteous commuters and should encourage visitors to imitate them
- Hongkongers’ readiness to help and the MTR’s spotless toilets are impressive
I returned to London a couple of weeks ago, after spending two wonderful weeks in Hong Kong. I was born and brought up in Hong Kong in the 1950s and the city will forever be my “home”, although I live in the United Kingdom.
I had to use crutches during my visit, as I await a major surgery on my ankle due to severe osteoarthritis. What amazed me was the courtesy and kindness shown to me during my stay from members of the public in Hong Kong. Many Hongkongers went out of their way to help me, whether it was descending stairs at MTR stations, crossing the harbour by the Star Ferry or getting into and out of buses and taxis. This was extreme courtesy I have never encountered in any other city in the world. Was this because I can speak some Cantonese or because I have silver hair? I don’t know, but I’m just very grateful.
I want to congratulate the MTR for providing considerably more toilet facilities, all spotlessly clean, at MTR stations. The cleanliness of the public toilets at the railway station in Hung Hom was outstanding.
So, a big “well done” to the people of Hong Kong. You made my recent visit very memorable and happy.
Iain Leighton, Hampshire, UK