Do BN(O) migrants dream of air conditioning?

The author recounts a past experience working at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, where colleagues were divided over thermostat settings during summer. Local staff preferred very cold temperatures, while expatriate colleagues desired only a slight decrease from the outside temperature, which the author felt negated the purpose of air conditioning. The author was surprised to learn that their British boss did not have air conditioning at home, finding it difficult to comprehend how one could live in Hong Kong without it. This anecdote highlights differing perspectives on comfort and air conditioning usage among locals and expats in Hong Kong.