Sex and Business in China

[Jacob]

There used to be a lot of these hostess clubs in HK in the 80s and 90s.  We called them "places where gold is burnt".  They charge astronomical prices because the expenses are paid for by big companies.  That's where the big business deals were made. 

But that is largely a thing of the past.  People now go to China and Macau for these.

There are still a number of high end places in Hong Kong, at least a few years ago. Of course, they're mostly staffed by mainlanders, but they're definitely there.

[Eddie Teach]

I actually have a few female friends who work/have worked in such places and they aren't whores (well, except my ex, duh).

Did you know she was a whore when you were dating her?
If so, did you pay her to date you?
If not, how did you find out?

[Admiral Yi]

Those are great questions Peter!

[Monoriu]

There used to be a lot of these hostess clubs in HK in the 80s and 90s.  We called them "places where gold is burnt".  They charge astronomical prices because the expenses are paid for by big companies.  That's where the big business deals were made. 

But that is largely a thing of the past.  People now go to China and Macau for these.

There are still a number of high end places in Hong Kong, at least a few years ago. Of course, they're mostly staffed by mainlanders, but they're definitely there.

I of course have no experience with such places, and will gladly admit that others know much more about the subject

[grumbler]

It's not slang
It may be a Japanese term unfamiliar to those who don't know much about Japan but that doesn't make it slang.

What does "snack" translate to in English, if it is a formal word?

[Lettow77]

No, it's fake english. The word sounds like "Sunakku." Instead of "Generic Name Bar" or "Generic Name Lounge" or so on, it is "Generic Name Snack".

There is nothing to recommend such a place, which contains a crass lewdness lacking even the exotic sense of taboo that might entice the unwary. Bleak, for women who weren't pretty enough for hostess bars and men who can't afford them.

[CountDeMoney]

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