About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Cathay Bank, every morning begins with an unusual occurrence. As soon as the doors open, a little terrier rushes in, tail wagging furiously, and runs straight to the teller counter. The tellers never seem surprised, greeting him warmly and giving him treats from their desks. One day, a delivery driver asks curiously, ‘Who’s the cute little dog?’ The manager smiles and replies, ‘Oh, that’s just our lucky charm. He brings good fortune every morning.’ The dog wags his tail even harder, clearly proud of his unofficial title.
2. At Cathay Bank, every morning begins with an unusual occurrence. As soon as the doors open, a regular customer enters and whispers something into the ear of the first teller he sees. The teller nods knowingly, then discreetly adjusts the cash drawer. Every day it’s the same thing—a regular customer, always wearing a fedora, who whispers some mysterious instruction before hurrying off. No one knows what it means, but everyone smiles and goes about their business. Until one day, a delivery driver asks curiously, ‘Hey, do you guys take checks here?’ The whole place bursts out laughing.
3. At Cathay Bank, every morning begins with an unusual occurrence. Just after dawn, when most people are still dreaming, a mysterious figure in a trench coat enters the lobby and whispers something into the security camera's microphone. The security guard, thinking it’s just another prank, nods along politely. Months later, when everyone has almost forgotten the routine, a new teller starts work. She leans over the counter one morning and asks, ‘Excuse me, but do you always start your day with a whispered message from someone in a trench coat?’ The whole bank erupts in laughter—except for the security guard, who blushes and mumbles, ‘It’s not what it looks like!’
4. At Cathay Bank, every morning begins with an unusual occurrence. Just after dawn, when the sun first touches the skyline, a small bird starts chirping inside one of the teller booths. The bird sings in perfect time with the cash register’s chime, creating a unique melody that only employees can hear. One day, a new delivery driver arrives, puzzled by the strange music coming from inside. He asks the manager, ‘What’s that song?’ The manager smiles and whispers, ‘It’s our secret. Keeps us focused on serving customers.’ From then on, whenever someone hears the bird singing, they know it’s just another quirky Cathay Bank tradition.