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I love sweet potatoes. I like to have them baked or prepare sweet soup for sweet potatoes. It is a very popular sweet soup here.

I also like cheese on toast and on pizza.

I have gathering with friends once in every three months. That's pretty regular.

I have never been in this position.

Shoes. I want to try them on and see if they are comfortable to wear.

I learned to read and write certain Chinese characters when I was studying in kindergarten.

I will be worried and will stay beside him/her.

I am a Chinese. So I use chopsticks kind of naturally. I learned how to use chopsticks when I was very, very young.

In general, when the holiday season approaches, I feel cheerful and will plan for some activities with family and friends.

I prefer red wine.

As my apartment complex has a shopping mall with many shops and restaurants, I have lots of choices.

I have worked for a manager who often required us to stay after office hours for meetings. At times, he even requested us to go to office on holidays for meetings. I quit after working there for three months.

When I was working full time, it took me about 45 minutes to go to the office.

My elder brother. He is 73. Still physically very strong.

When I was living in Canada, I drove very often and felt comfortable with it. Now, I am living in Hong Kong which is a crowded city, and I can get public transportation easily, I don't drive anymore.

No, I won't break any government rules. I don't want to get penalized.

Some traditional Chinese families may prefer to have a baby boy. But nowadays, especially in Hong Kong, my impression is there is no such preference.

No, never had this experience. When I was young, I always lived with my biological parents.

That is a smart choice.

I would prefer living in a house with some neighbors. That makes me feel part of a community.

Probably because they are absent minded or just getting too focused on certain issues.

I have never made my own ice cream. It's so convenient to buy ice cream here, and there are lots of choices.

I learned to swim when I was about 11. I took swimming lessons.

That is illegal here.

I just got back home and turn on CNN. It was quite shocking. Couldn't believe it was true.

I seldom drink beer. When I do, I like to drink Japanese Asahi Super Dry.

I will feel bad and blame myself for being so careless.

I love mint chocolate and mint honey tea.

I used to subscribe to one local printed newspaper. Not anymore. I prefer reading news on online news sites.

Skin care products because my skin is very sensitive. Products for sensitive skin are expensive.

5-10 minutes. Otherwise, the pizza will become cold.

Our election day always falls on Saturday or Sunday when most people do not have to work.

I hope my health is still sound when I get older so that I can enjoy traveling. I may also do some volunteer work.

I eat 3 meals a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a light afternoon snack.

When I was a child, I wanted to be teacher. It turned out that I worked in the marketing field.

When I was working full time, I traveled quite often for business. As I worked for a Japanese company, I went to Japan most often. I've also visited S. Korea and California, USA.

Music calms me down.

I take one multivitamin pill every day. I also eat vitamin C.

I live in a small apartment. Nothing in particular I dislike about my dwelling.

As I don't live in the central area, traffic in my area is okay.

I think I am moderately adventurous. I enjoy exploring new places to visit. However, I dare not to play bungee jumping that sort of thing.

Actually, I enjoy both. But I prefer on the beach more. I love the scenery and the open space of the beach.

I enjoy swimming. In summertime, I swim at least three times a week.

About once in 4-5 years.

I just look away.

I am pretty impatient. When I think of something which needs to be done, I would like to do it immediately. That said, I can be a good listener, listening with patience the problems encountered by my good friends.

Yes, I think so too.

Yes, there are time I run out of ideas. If that happens, I may talk to people or read books/magazines to find inspirations.

A good manager should be a team leader. Have the ability to delegate work to staff working under him/her, and motivate them to get the job done. S(he) should also be a good listener.

Little things can make me happy. Listening to my favorite music, gathering with good friends, hearing children's laughter.

No, I don't really want to know what will happen to me in the future. I live in the moment.

I love to read various types of books. Mystery stories, fictions, books about self-development, psychology and philosophy.

I prefer to buy shoes in person. I would like to try them on and see if the shoes really fit me.

That depends on what kind of gift. If it's just a box of chocolates or biscuits, I see no harm re-gifting to others if we do not plan to eat them.

I may take a trip to Japan for leisure.

No way. Looks like it's not for one single person.

Yes, I have owned one.

I love reading mystery stories. You may say that I find it quite entertaining.

The Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies. I've watched and re-watched it many times.

I have a 32" Sony Smart TV.

I still have DVDs at home, but no, I haven't watched movies on them anymore.

I like to read with the TV off. No distraction.

Lion King, Cinderella and Snow White for me.

I love mystery stories. My favorite author is Agatha Christie.

I prefer paperback though I am also beginning to read some ebooks which I find online.

I use my laptop, iPad and cell phone to watch YouTube videos.

The Beatles if I could travel back to that period when they were so popular.

My impression is Hello Kitty is not so big in the West.

I also like Connie Francis and Engelbert Humperdinck.

No, I don't set a goal for reading how many books a year.

I mainly watch TV for news. There are also some documentary programs I like.

Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee. I movies directed by them.

I started caring about the lives of celebrities when I was about 9-10 because I had a few favorite artists. As I grow older, I was no longer interested in doing so.

Couples who would like to have kids here usually have 1 to 2 kids.

Give them support and words of encouragement to motivate them.

The last time I worked with a team was 8 years ago when I was still working full time for a company.

Actually, I prefer to go into the future instead of going back. You already know what happened in the past. But the future is unknown. I am interested to see how the world is developing in the future.

I love tomato and cheese pasta.

A little bit of spicy is okay. I cannot take very spicy foods.

I'll check if it's sunny, cloudy or raining outside.

I mainly visit McDonalds, KFC for fast foods. I find them acceptable.

Eggs. I love eggs cooked in whatever way, except sunny side up.

Having work life balance is important. Without good physical and mental health, you cannot be productive at work as well.

Yes, some companies require employees to sign this type of agreement. But that is valid for a certain period only.

I love salmon, chicken and Chinese BBQ pork.

That depends on the importance of the call. I would probably wait for 30 minutes if I really want to talk to the agent.

I would buy a house.

I am a cat lover. When I was young, I was bitten by a dog. Therefore, I was scared of dogs for a long time. Now, I've overcome this fear. I find some dogs are lovely. That said, I still love cat more. lol.

Do your homework and be prepared. Tell yourself you can make it.

Seeing new places, learning new cultures.

Some people enjoy being a pilot because they find the job challenging. It can be stressful at times if the weather is not good.

I love traveling both in my own city and overseas. I agree that traveling can be quite expensive. Therefore, I usually have a budget for each vacation so that I don't overspend.

When I am asked to make a public speech in front of a lot of people.

I seldom make promises. If I make a promise, I'll keep it.

I don't think I would take this offer as I have no idea on how to double the amount in a month's time.

I would give it to the police. No second thought.

The loudest noise I have heard was when I watched fireworks live.

I prefer watching sports on TV. It's clearer.

I am a cat lover. I wish I could own a cat, but my apartment is too small to accommodate one.

I tend to ignore people who like to gossip.

I enjoy playing musical instruments. I used to play acoustic guitar. Recently, I've learned playing electric guitar as well. It is fun.

I mainly watch Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

They are mainly from UK. This tram company has over 100 years of history. I enjoy riding on trams.

I mainly work offline.

Not crime free but I would say HK is a pretty safe city.

I worry when my family members get sick.

No, I've never done any of the three.

No, we are not that close. Never share any foods with neighbors.

We usually just say hello when we meet in the lift lobby. No particular interactions.

I seldom skip meals. I have 3 meals a day and have afternoon snacks.

I save a portion of my earnings. I spend on what I need. But I do give myself a treat occasionally.

Durian because I cannot stand the smell. I also do not eat super spicy foods.

I like the smell of coffee and jasmine flower.

Posting on forums and completing surveys.

I have a lot of acquaintances but just three close friends. We've known each other since high school.

I definitely will not take it. Other than it is an offence, my conscience won't allow me to do it.

No, I have never experienced this and am not interested.

I'm not sure if green tea helps to reduce weight. I think doing exercise and have a healthy diet are more effective.

No, haven't visited a library in ages. I get most of the information and eBooks online.

No, not at all. I live in an apartment for years in a city.

I am friendly and a good listener.

I dislike people who gossips too.

Two for me. I sleep on one, and the other is for cuddling.

T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

No definite time. Depends on whether there's anything to discuss.

I don't think I hate any color, but I seldom wear anything in purple.

People cutting in line.

My first cable car ride was in Hong Kong. I visited the Ocean Park.

I drink about 7-8 glasses of water daily. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is to drink a glass of lukewarm water.

I snack in the afternoon. I drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed.

I don't get a headache, but my stomach will complain.

I enjoy my work and I do what I enjoy.

I love to read mystery stories. I like the writer, Agatha Christie. Now, I am reading a mystery story written by a Japanese writer. It was translated into Chinese.

One year in jail is tolerable. I would just take that as an experience.

I mostly drink HK milk tea, a black tea with evaporated milk. I just have coffee occasionally.

I sleep about 7 hours. I also take an afternoon nap every day.

I love to play with kids. I enjoy listening to children laughing.

No complain. The transportation infrastructure is pretty good here. We have many choices of public transportation. They include MTR, bus, tram, and ferry, airport express.

It is important if you want a quality life after retirement.

I think advertising on social media is more effective than advertising on TV nowadays.

Most of them are friendly. I seldom see people quarrelling on the streets.

I mainly listen to some relaxing music before going to bed. I just read occasionally.

I go to the cinema when there's a good movie. I enjoy watching good movies on big screen. I usually go with friends.

Same here.

The Pianist, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Casablanca.

I watch TV every day but for a short time only because I just watch the news program.

I work from home. I seldom listen to music while working. I just listen to music when having a break.

I mainly follow news online. More updated.

I love music. It is part of my life.

Honestly, I seldom watch TV. I watch TV for news and occasionally the documentary programs.

I've re-read Pride and Prejudice.

My dad and mom mainly listen to Chinese songs. They have their favorite Chinese singers. But my dad loved to watch western movies. He particularly like the Italian actress, Sophia Loren.

I've also watched the video that the Statue of Liberty was shaking during the earthquake.

I'll report them to the website owner. It's really up to him/her on what to do.

I have very close relationship with my elder sister, and elder brothers. Sadly, my elder sister passed away a few years ago.

If I hear gun fire, a crime scene comes to my mind.

Soccer and tennis for me.

I seldom drink energy drinks. I prefer coffee, milk tea or juices.

I am posting on Discussion Hub in my study room.

I enjoy traveling. I do both. I love to travel around my city and the outlying islands. But I also enjoy visiting foreign countries.

The last time I was in a crowded place was I visited the flower before the Chinese New Year. I try to avoid busy areas.

That is true. While we need money to make a living., money cannot buy happiness.

Both options are not desirable. If I really have to choose, I prefer the business to reduce the size of their products. I can use less.

I'm not in America. So I didn't see the solar eclipse this time. But many years ago, I saw a total solar eclipse in Canada. It was amazing.

I always have eggs and bread at home. So I just have hard-boiled egg and a piece of bread if I am not prepared to cook anything.

Yes, balloons do help to cheer up kids.

Yes, we have many maids from the Philippines and Indonesia to help out.

S(he) must have a strong body and a strong will.

Yes, Tai Chi is good for everyone, not only for the elders.

I am not a good cook. Running a restaurant is not for me.

No, I find the taste too strong and spicy.

I may use them to buy skin care products because I have very sensitive skin and the products for sensitive skin are expensive.

Roasted chestnuts, curry squids and fish balls.

I think I was 3.

Yes, I love yogurts. They are healthy and nutritious. I normally just take Greek Yogurt.

I only have it with fries.

I like whole grain bread, whole wheat bread, banana bread, pumpkin bread.

Yes, when I was working, my co-workers gave me a surprise party on my birthday. I was thrilled.

Chinese BBQ pork.

I dislike washing dishes.

A small cockroach. I reported the case to the authority.

A book with poems written by a Chinese female poet in the 19th Century.

I won a box of Lindt chocolate during a lucky draw at a company's dinner party.

Medium to well done. I don't want to see blood on it.

Going to crowded places to celebrate countdown. I prefer having a nice dinner with my family at home.

When I feel depressed, I play musical instruments or listen to my favorite music. At times, I may talk to one of my close friends.

Durian. It is very nutritious, but I just cannot stand the smell.

I took driving lessons at a driving school when I was 21.

I currently have a peaceful life and am doing work I enjoy.

I was never forced to eat anything. But someone may ask me to try if I like it. That's up to me if I would like to try.

That is childish for sure.

I wonder how they enforce this law. In a personal relationship, how can others find out if the partners have sex in private.

I enjoy plain hotdogs. Just put on some ketchup occasionally.

I agree. The library should be noise free. So is my work room.

I just started my business consulting service last year. I hope this business will grow in the years to come.

I work as a freelancer offering translation and business consulting service. I am grateful that there is nothing in particular I hate about my job, except sometimes I have to deal with some very demanding clients. But I think that is okay as long as they are reasonable.

I am more on the traditional side. I enjoy watching old movies, listening to oldies and I love antiques.

A lot of Chinese families still expect women to do the household chores even she has a full-time job. In HK, if the couple has a job, they usually hire a maid to help with the housework.

When I got back to office one day, I saw a note on my desk saying that my working time has changed to night shift. I declined and quit.

I haven't made any big achievements. But I am grateful that as a freelancer, I always have jobs to do and more to that, I get positive feedback from clients a lot of the time.