Anti-Spit Campaign Launched
Submitted by Bill Belew on Tuesday, 1 May 2007No Comment
I had to double check my title to make sure I used a 'p' instead of an 'h'.
Teams of volunteers will pass out 60,000 bags for local residents to spit in during the upcoming May Day holidays in China, hopefully to discourage local residents from spitting here, there and everywhere.
Those who do and get caught will be fined 20-50 yuan. I guess it depends on the size of the hocker? Yuck! And, who's going to do the measuring?
Beijing is working overtime to teach proper etiquette to its residents, like not spitting or littering in major streets, tourist areas and Olympic venues.
The city wants to show the world that its citizens know how to behave for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
So, where will they throw the spit bags when they are full?
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