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Oh dear
Teacher: Nobody has seen flying saucers for sure.
Student: I have.
T: Where?
S: At home, when my parents fight.
A future engineer
It's a custom that one must not sweep the house on New Year's Day because that would be "sweeping the wealth out".
Girl is about to sweep the dirt out.
Parent: No no, don't do that, you will be sweeping the wealth out.
Girl: (After a moment's reflection) In that case can I sweep some dirt in?
Both salty
Teacher: Class, how are salted duck eggs made?
Student: "Waxed" ducks lay them.
Cured would be a better translation but they certainly do feel waxy because of the fat. Lap Ngap (Cantonese rendition) in dishes is a New Year delicacy.
