1. Feng shui is taken very serious in many Asian societies. Some Hong Kong business executives, for example, will not feel comfortably working in an office until it has been approved by a feng shui master. Other people are more interested in feng shui for its elegance. A room designed with this idea in mind looks tranquilly. The name feng shui means “wind and water,” and balancing elements is the more important aspect of the art. Some people believe that this balance brings good luck. Others will admit only that surroundings can have a psychologically effect. It is easier to feel comfortable in a room designed according to feng shui principles. The placement of doors, windows, and furnishings contributes to the peaceful effect. Whether feng shui is magic or simple great interior design, something about it seems to work.