https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg 1. Which of the laws above seems the most shocking to you? How differently are officials handling similar behaviour in Hong Kong? 2. Which of the laws above seems applicable to Hong Kong? Explain with reference to the local context. en-us 2019-04-09 15:33:00 UTC 2025-10-18 13:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350233575 The laws in Singapore banning chewing gum and making it compulsory to flush the toilet are quite surprising to me.After all, these actions seem rather benign to me.I can’t imagine how they could pose as a serious threat to the community.
I would imagine that they would be difficult to enforce in Hong Kong was people are used to chewing gum, and that the toilets are not strong enough to flush. Perhaps different legal approaches are suitable for cities that have different locations and cultures]]> 2019-04-10 06:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350233575 s115049 https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350234818 The law in Singapore that fines people for not flushing toilets after use shocked me the most. 
In Hong Kong, there are no such regulations, and it is hard for the government to implement this law as they cannot have any surveillance  inside the toilets. This is also a rather disgusting job that require one to check whether toilets are flushed every single time. Hence, I find it kind of ridiculous.  

]]> 2019-04-10 06:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350234818 https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350235543 I am shocked by the law in Germany, where there is no speed limit on the highway. People can drive as fast as they want but they are not allowed to stop their cars on the highway, let alone accidentally running out of fuel and stopping in the middle of the road. In Hong Kong, there is limitation of speed. Drivers will be charged for being overspeeding.]]> 2019-04-10 06:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350235543 https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350236215 The notable law against spitting, jaywalking and singing obscene songs in Singapore seems applicable in Hong Kong. Although these issues appear to be pretty minor in general, these obscene behaviours reflect one’s bad etiquette and mannerism, which may cause disturbance to visitors and foreigners from other countries and build up a notorious image of Hong Kong. And in fact, these manners are often spotted in Hong Kong’s everyday lives: The older generation spitting along the sidewalks, the majority of the working population jaywalk due to time limitations, and the most offensive one of all, youngsters booing during the National Anthem, which is considered obscene. Therefore, it would be great if the HKSAR government can implement these laws to improve the conduct of citizens and enhance their conformity and politeness. ]]> 2019-04-10 06:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350236215 https://padlet.com/wu_tammy/18wkr32f20hg/wish/350822437 I find the law that people cannot step on money in Thailand most shocking. I understand that people in Thailand share a certain degree of respect towards the ruling monarch, but sometimes these tiny acts cannot be prevented. I think it is really innocent for a person who drops a bank note on the floor and accidentally step on it to be considered as a criminal. It may be disrespectful if someone is doing it purposely, but if they just carelessly step on it, this law seems to be too strict. 

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