RNam says: hi corey
RNam says: Kung Hei Fat Choy
Corey says: uh…
Corey says: you too?
RNam says: yes… “Kung Hei Fat Choy” is the blessing in Chinese New Year
RNam says: “Kung Hei” = wishing you, “Fat Choy” = fortune
Corey says: great. I’ll start tellilng random people on the street and see how it goes
RNam says: in chinese culture, married people should give red pocket to those who are not married
Corey says: what is red pocket?
RNam says: a little red envelop that contains money
RNam says: so.. when you come to hk, remember to say “kung hei fat choy” to <wealthy, married Kong Hong CEO, name withheld>
Corey says: good idea
Kung Hei Fat Choy everyone.
The email from our HK office spells it like this:
Gung Hey Fat Choy
Tomato, tomahto.