M Cheung

@Beestring (13552)

Hong Kong

Joined myLot 2 years ago

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Christmas & New Year Greetings - Physical Greeting Card Or Message Via The Net?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 17 Nov 22

Nowadays, a lot of people don't send physical greeting cards anymore. Instead, they send greeting messages via the net to their friends. I like to send physical cards to my friends living overseas. As I have many friends and...

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42 people

About Friendship

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 16 Nov 22

With friendship, I think it's more about quality than quantity. It's good enough to have a few good friends that I love, trust and have a deep meaningful connection. I have many friends and acquaintances. Those can be my...

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What Is The Oldest Piece Of Clothing In Your Wardrobe?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 15 Nov 22

The oldest piece of clothing in my wardrobe is my high school uniform. We have a big alumni reunion once every ten years. The reunion has a number of activities, including a dinner party, visit to the school and charity events....

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How Much Coffee, Tea or Other Drinks Do You Consume Daily?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 14 Nov 22

I drink one cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea with my breakfast every morning. It is a creamy and rich tea made from black tea leaves and evaporated milk. It is relatively high in caffeine. One cup of the drink contains as much...

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24 people

Do You Use Anti-bacteria Hand Wash or Regular Hand Wash?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 13 Nov 22

With Covid spreading, stores here sell mostly antibacterial hand wash. I also use antibacterial hand wash for peace of mind. Our hands have an oily layer which germs stick to. When we clean our hands with hand wash and water, the...

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Do You Buy Canned Food?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 12 Nov 22

Went to the supermarket for groceries. There's a discount on canned foods. I bought a few canned foods, including canned beans, canned corn soup, canned tuna and canned sardines. I always have canned foods at home because they can...

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Love At First Sight - My Nephew Is Getting Married

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 11 Nov 22

My nephew Charles is getting married in December in Calgary, Canada. He met his fiancee, a Japanese Canadian, three years ago when he and my brother's family visited Calgary. They joined a 3-day local tour to The Rockies. Charles...

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How Often Do You Shampoo Your Hair?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 10 Nov 22

I wash my hair everyday in summer and every other day in winter. My hair is oily. I need to wash it quite frequently. Otherwise, it looks greasy and I am not comfortable with it. Some experts say that if your hair and scalp is...

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15 people

An Unexplainable Fortune Telling Experience

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 9 Nov 22

I had a chat with a friend living in Halifax, Canada which reminded me of an incident when I visited her before the Pandemic. During my visit, my friend told me that she would like to visit a fortune teller who was quite popular...

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How Often Do You Buy Shoes?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 8 Nov 22

When I was working, I loved buying shoes. I bought whenever I saw shoes l like or when they were on sale. I bought shoes every 3-4 months. Now, I am retired, I only buy to replace worn out ones. I have two pairs of sneakers for...

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13 people

Are People Born Good, Bad Or Neutral?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 7 Nov 22

For thousands of years, philosophers, Chinese and Western, have debated whether we have a basically good nature that is corrupted by society, or a basically bad nature that is kept in check by society. I tend to believe the...

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Do You Like Cheese? What types of Cheese Do You Like?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 6 Nov 22

Went to the supermarket for groceries this morning. There was a promotion on cheese. I bought two packets of Mozzarella cheese. I like making vegetable cheese salad, grilled cheese sandwiches. Sometimes I pair red wine with...

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19 people

Do You Feel Like Men And Women Are Equal In Your Place?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 5 Nov 22

I understand that there is no such thing as equality in everything, in every way. I mean women and men, and girls and boys, enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. In this regard, Hong Kong is doing okay,...

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9 people

What's Your Opinion Of Starbucks? Are They Popular In Your Place?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 4 Nov 22

In my place, Starbucks is popular. They are everywhere. Customers are from a variety of age groups. I'm not a big fan of Starbucks. They are expensive. There is a Starbucks in the Mall nearby my place. I go to Starbucks...

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21 people

Is It Difficult For You To Accept Help From People? If So, Why?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 3 Nov 22

My brother-in-law (my elder sister's husband) is a very smart and nice person. He always lends a helping hand to those in need. He is currently living on his own after my sister passed away. Our concern is that he doesn't accept...

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Are There Foods Typically Eaten On Special Days In Your Country?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 2 Nov 22

During Chinese New Year, we eat certain foods which are believed to bring us luck in the new year. Chinese New Year foods include noodles for longevity, a whole steamed fish for abundance, a whole chicken representing family...

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22 people

Do You Think That People Meet For A Reason Or By Chance?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 1 Nov 22

I choose to believe that everything happens for a reason. Therefore, every person we meet in our life is there for a certain purpose and plays a part in our lives. Some people walk into our life to inspire and motivate us. Some...

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Do You Drink Milk? Cow's Milk Or Plant-Based Milk?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 31 Oct 22

I drink cow's milk most of the time. Have soy milk or almond milk occasionally because I find them quite tasty. Cow’s milk is naturally rich in protein, calcium, potassium and B vitamins, vitamin A and D. For plant-based milk,...

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Do You Find Praise Or Criticism To Be More Motivating?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 30 Oct 22

Before the Pandemic, I used to join a group of amateur singers singing in free concerts organized by the local community. We sometimes went to the elderly homes and sang some oldies for the seniors to enjoy. After the...

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18 people

Do You Use E-Banking? How Often Do You Change The Password?

M Cheung @Beestring (13552) • Hong Kong 29 Oct 22

I seldom go to bank branches nowadays. Just use an ATM to withdraw money. I use e-banking to pay bills, buy/sell stocks, mutual funds; transfer money and even buy insurance. E-banking is convenient. It's available anytime,...

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12 people