HSBC 'Eels' Ad

A bit of trivia: This ad was originally scripted as 'Snakes'. However it was developed during the SARS outbreak and there was concern at the time that snake consumption was a factor in the spread of the disease (later disproved I believe).

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• HSBC
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• eels
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[WMAsh1]

Duh, we never cook eels(that huge!) that way! =.= Looks really horrible. lol

When a guest finishes every bit his food, it's kinda like saying he really enjoyed it. Then the host will ask if he needs a second help, of course NOT force it upon the guest like what in the video, though. Ads exaggerate ;o) But it was really funny.

[MrBojax]

what you all talking about?!,, it is custom to clear your whole plate if your a guest! always, I still do thats the way I was brought up.

[lysakt]

I got a kick out of this video because it is a problem that happens everyday. The man didn't know much about international customs and found himself eating a lot more then he would of liked. In business this could be a deal maker or breaker. A host country loves seeing foreigners adapt to their customs and doing the wrong thing at any one time could hurt a potential business venture with the international organization.

[Vincent2128math]

@Dennispokemon1 2 things. 1: Why are you repeating what he said in worse grammar? 2. Not 0:56, 0:55, 56 is the HSBC logo

[Dennispokemon1]

@WMAsh1 exactly the point! the british guy believes that not finishing the food another person gives you is disrespect, but the chinese people believes that if you finish your food, you enjoy it, and will give you more and more, a way to show generosity. lol 0:56 that eel is beast! lol XD

[ASHLEYMARTIN160609]

Does anyone have the advert with the number four or eight in it? I need it!!

Thanks xxx

[infkiller]

my dad is one of the asians

[afalvo99]

YEAh, but that not the way they do it around the world!

[pearlva910]

In the Western culture, a polite person has to eat all food in his dish. However, in China, it means he wants to eat more. :D

[jradetzky]

#LOL the Englishman's look at the first eel

leel is yummy

[1980OCD]

lol! I admit it, I love that my main bank is with HSBC!!

[antoine0328]

Pesonally, part of the story is true. We cannot let our customer's plates blank~~~ but actually we will ask them first whether he wants another one~~~ hehe ..