Street talk

Here's a typical conversation you might hear from two acquaintances who run into each other on the streets of Hong Kong today:
Housewife: Wey, I almost didn't recognize you with your mask on.

Her Friend: Yeah, what a humbug. I don't even want to wear it, but I get scolding from my family.

Housewife: I know what you mean. Sometimes I get dizzy when I wear it too long. Hey, you have the pig nose (respiratory mask) on, aren't they expensive?

Her Friend: Yeah, but they say it's the safest kind.

Housewife: Ah-ya, the health department said the surgical mask is good enough for everyday use, and it's cheap, only HK$2.00, and it's imported from the U.S.

Her Friend: Oh yeah? Where you bought yours?

Housewife: I bought mine at the OK convenience stores; it comes in blue and pink.

Her Friend: I better go get some, too, then. Mine costs so much I don't want to throw it away after I get home.

Housewife: Ha ha, then you ought to hurry. The last time they sold out it took them a week to get stock again. Plus, there's no limit to how much you buy this time.

Her Friend: Ok, then I must go now. I don't trust the kind they sell on the streets. I'll talk to you later.

Housewife: Ok, bye-bye.

Filed Wed - April 16, 2003, 03:41 AM in

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