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[QUOTE=Chantik; 1380] ...but the waitress wouldn't leave. I got so angry with the waitress that I ordered a drink, paid for it, took one sip and left.[/QUOTE]Sorry to say, but in my opinion that was the wrongest thing you could do. You encouraged her. She made her cut and couldn't care less how much you drink. I would have just ignored her or continued the talk outside.
[QUOTE=Tiger 888;1380824]Sorry to say, but in my opinion that was the wrongest thing you could do. You encouraged her. She made her cut and couldn't care less how much you drink. I would have just ignored her or continued the talk outside.[/QUOTE]
The waitress was shocked when I paid for the drink. Continued to look at the guy.
[QUOTE=Chantik;1380896]The waitress was shocked when I paid for the drink. Continued to look at the guy.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Tiger 888;1380824]Sorry to say, but in my opinion that was the wrongest thing you could do. You encouraged her. She made her cut and couldn't care less how much you drink. I would have just ignored her or continued the talk outside.[/QUOTE]Think Chantik thinks the increased street creds and shock value was well worth the cost of the drink.
Guess one could 1. Ignore the waitress. 2. Call the management on the waitress. Or 3. Take the drinks and ladies to the outside stool in front of security to finish the conversation and then return to delicately sip the remaining drink for the next 4 hours. I tend to gravitate toward option 3 as I usually do not like to get staff fired.
[QUOTE=Ramn HK;1380456]I am not a drinker that nurses his beer, so their pushiness gets too much at times. I understand where you're coming from. Gets very tiring after a while.[/QUOTE]I guard my drink more than my girls. As in chess, I do not let go of the drink until I am finished with it. LOL
[QUOTE=Boarer;1381021]Guess one could 1. Ignore the waitress. 2. Call the management on the waitress. Or 3. Take the drinks and ladies to the outside stool in front of security to finish the conversation and then return to delicately sip the remaining drink for the next 4 hours.[/QUOTE]Interesting last few posts. Things must be changing in Amazonia over the past few months. I never regarded it as a prime "pick-up" place, but rather somewhere to go to hear the band or just for a change from the usual haunts. I have, nevertheless met a few girls there but have never experienced what Chantik met with. Nine out of ten times when I go into a bar I head for the bar to buy my drink from the waitress behind the bar. I usually then stand at the bar and survey the place. If a girl comes up to me and asks for a drink in the first few seconds of conversation, I refuse (politely of course). If she is chatty and not too pushy, and I think there is a possibility of taking it further, I would probably offer to buy her a drink. You soon find out if they are a DH or a WG and of course, there are different approaches thereafter. If a floor waitress approched me, I would take option 1 above. They soon get the message.
Just my view!
[QUOTE=Jackthelad2; 1381107]Interesting last few posts. Things must be changing in Amazonia over the past few months. I never regarded it as a prime "pick-up" place, but rather somewhere to go to hear the band or just for a change from the usual haunts. I have, nevertheless met a few girls there but have never experienced what Chantik met with. Nine out of ten times when I go into a bar I head for the bar to buy my drink from the waitress behind the bar. I usually then stand at the bar and survey the place. If a girl comes up to me and asks for a drink in the first few seconds of conversation, I refuse (politely of course). If she is chatty and not too pushy, and I think there is a possibility of taking it further, I would probably offer to buy her a drink. You soon find out if they are a DH or a WG and of course, there are different approaches thereafter. If a floor waitress approched me, I would take option 1 above. They soon get the message.
Just my view![/QUOTE]Jack.
For me being a lady its no big drama. I usually have to beg to order a drink. But the attitude of the waitress in Amazonia could scare off guys.
Don't forget that Nep 2 closing means that ladies go to different bars.
Anyway Nep 2 will reopen as HK Cafe in March.
Maybe I can get you an invitation to the opening party.
Hello Fellows,
I could visit Hongkong next weekend. Since it's the Chinese New Year weekend I am wondering whether the typical places (New Makati, Nep III, Amazonia etc.) in Wan Chai will be packed or will all girls celebrate with their families? Will the maid parade on Sunday (Bar109 etc.) take place or should I assume a more quiet Sunday?
[QUOTE=Card Boy; 1381177]Hello Fellows,
I could visit Hongkong next weekend. Since it's the Chinese New Year weekend I am wondering whether the typical places (New Makati, Nep III, Amazonia etc.) in Wan Chai will be packed or will all girls celebrate with their families? Will the maid parade on Sunday (Bar109 etc.) take place or should I assume a more quiet Sunday?[/QUOTE]Hello Card Boy,
You can expect interesting times over CNY because 1. The period from 10. to 13. 02 (Sunday to Wednesday) are statutory holidays and all the DH have holidays on those days. Many more than usual will be able to stay out over night. 2. Many of the DH's employers will be on holiday outside HK's and the DH are completely free in their time.
Unfortunately quite a few DH will still be limited in their timing because the employers who stay back in HK will ask them to work as the CNY period means a lot of family gatherings for which they want their DH to help.
But in general, CNY is the best time for hunting.
[QUOTE=Zuzon X; 1381183]Hello Card Boy,
You can expect interesting times over CNY because 1. The period from 10. To 13. 02 (Sunday to Wednesday) are statutory holidays and all the DH have holidays on those days. Many more than usual will be able to stay out over night. 2. Many of the DH's employers will be on holiday outside HK's and the DH are completely free in their time.
Unfortunately quite a few DH will still be limited in their timing because the employers who stay back in HK will ask them to work as the CNY period means a lot of family gatherings for which they want their DH to help.
But in general, CNY is the best time for hunting.[/QUOTE]This sounds pretty interesting! Thanks a bunch. I guess I'll have to fly in based on your comment
[QUOTE=Card Boy;1381199]This sounds pretty interesting! Thanks a bunch. I guess I'll have to fly in based on your comment[/QUOTE]Sorry for asking more details about the 109bar.
I had the pleasure to join one of the Sunday morning maid parades three month ago. It was really a lot of fun and flirting with a very cute girl.
Since there will be the public holidays next week one question: Can I expect the same party on Monday and / or Tuesday next week. Similar to the regular Sunday ones?
[QUOTE=Jackthelad2;1381107]Interesting last few posts. Things must be changing in Amazonia over the past few months. I never regarded it as a prime "pick-up" place, but rather somewhere to go to hear the band or just for a change from the usual haunts.[/QUOTE]Agreed. It is one of the places I can bring an Indo or Filipinna to chill and to listen to a band without drawing too much attention. Dusk, Wanch and LKF might still draw some stares. Just like a firm feeling woman and a well strung guitar sometimes.
[QUOTE=Zuzon X;1381183]But in general, CNY is the best time for hunting.[/QUOTE]Think most long holidays are good as employers are away or willing to let DH stay out late.
[QUOTE=Boarer;1381253]Think most long holidays are good as employers are away or willing to let DH stay out late.[/QUOTE]Cannot fully agree. Christmas is much quieter because many of the Pinays try to go back home to see their families over Christmas which is an important time for them. But CNY neither Pinays nor Indos care about those days and all of them stay in HK.
[QUOTE=Card Boy; 1381177]Hello Fellows,
I could visit Hongkong next weekend. Since it's the Chinese New Year weekend I am wondering whether the typical places (New Makati, Nep III, Amazonia etc.) in Wan Chai will be packed or will all girls celebrate with their families? Will the maid parade on Sunday (Bar109 etc.) take place or should I assume a more quiet Sunday?[/QUOTE]I have found that in many cases the entire Chinese family will go to China, and the DH will have free rein while they are away, that means overnights in many cases, but never go to her employer's place, some neighbour will dob her in and she will lose job.
NM is having a CNY party on Wednesday 13th February from 9pm.
Should be some interesting costumes.
[QUOTE=AussieDoug;1381416]I have found that in many cases the entire Chinese family will go to China, and the DH will have free rein while they are away, that means overnights in many cases, but never go to her employer's place, some neighbour will dob her in and she will lose job.[/QUOTE]And the employer may have a nannycam and you will show up in photos on Facebook asking as to your identity.
I recently spent some days around Christmas in Wan Chai, and the bars were really hopping. If you're not going away for Christmas, then it's a fun place to spend the holidays. I went to the following places:
Escape. It was always my first stop of the night, but it's a shadow of the former Fenwick's. Maybe the girls stayed away because most of the expats were away, but it was my first stop of every night, but I turned around and left because it was so empty. There were quite a few girls in there, but it's so damn dark in there you can't get a good look at the girls.
Neptune 3. I only went in once or twice. It seemed like an insider's place, not so many people. I didn't have a good feeling about the place and left right away.
New Makati (2?). This is my favorite bar in Wan Chai by far. It was rocking every night I was there, and by asking the manager nicely, I got an entry card for the Christmas Eve / Christmas Day / New Year's parties. Maybe there are a lot of Filipinas there, but I'm not able to make them out. It seems like all Indonesians to me. And the usual drunk expats. Why is it that really tall (like 6'+) caucasians lose all sense of their surroundings when they (we) have had a few and just mindlessly bump into everyone in their path? I'm always nervous about going there on the weekend, because I met a very nice DH that always finds me and limits my options.
Amazonia. This was a great new find for me this trip. The Filipino band knocks out excellent heavy metal covers but can immediately switch to decent reggae. I didn't have any problem with overly aggressive waitresses or girls asking for lady drinks at all. I think the waitresses were normally aggressive. I met a lovely petite Vietnamese woman there with a sultry beautiful face. Back to the room, and she says she's had two kids, pendulous but still awesome C-cup breasts. I forgot myself and didn't negotiate a price before, so she asked for 1500 and of course took off right after the first pop. She seemed to know other girls there, so Amazonia seems like a Vietnamese place to me.
I just checked hotel prices, and they're sky-high during the Feb. 10-13 Chinese New Year period, so you probably need to have a reservation already unless you want to spend at least $250 a night.
Speaking of hotels, I'm like some suggestions of where to stay. I usually stay at the Metropark, which is right in the center of the action. I stayed at the Burlington once-it's kind of a strange serviced apartment. I'm looking for something a little more upscale (and with more international TV channels) but not too expensive? How is the Empire?