My first Hong Kong winter, in 2008, was the coldest in 40 years, with temperatures going down to 43F and the cold spell lasting 24 days. For those from my home state of New Jersey, who know what wind chills as low as -10F feel like, I know that sounds balmy, but very few apartments or homes in Hong Kong are insulated or have central heating, so it's often colder indoors than outside. At least Americans have a refuge in their homes. We're at the mercy of five layers of clothing and space heaters.
But last winter was mild, with temperatures reaching close to 80 degrees in January, so it was strange to step into my building's elevator and see tips for staying warm, when I was more concerned with staying cool.
The building management loves to put up advice and passive-aggressive admonitions, and I think they might secretly be Jewish mothers. Although I'm confused as to how much clothing I'm supposed to wear and exactly how much layering causes one to comically topple over.
Isso eh muito importante. No Brasil ninguem da essas informacoes, ai quando a temperatura cai para 11 graus nos ficamos perdidos sem saber se devemos ou nao usar cachecol.
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