Hong Kong = Lots of people per square inch

And even though Yao Ming is from rival economic hub Shanghai, they all love the Rockets.

When the sign right above the driver of the tram up to The Peak says "Please do not talk to the driver," it's like, now you've given me a reason to talk to the driver. Had no desire to whatsoever until I read that.

"Sooo..... how many times a day do you have to make the trip up the hill?"

(He stares at me through the mirror, wondering whether to point to the sign, respond quickly, or just plain ignore me. He chooses quick response).

"Every ten minutes."

"Wow, that must get really tedious, huh?"

(Same decision process is clearly taking place. Driver looks very irritated. This time, he simply waves me off with a rude hand signal).