Tag: Taiwan culture
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What (not) to wear in tropical weather
When I reached the client’s office all my dignity was gone. Dripping from head to bare-feet, the receptionist hurried forward saying ‘you can’t come in here!’
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What does gourmet mean?
Gourmet: adj. 1. Exceptional food made using quality ingredients and skilled preparation. 2. All food in Taiwan.
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Something fishy about your name
People can change their names three times in Taiwan. You might get lots of free food, and even make some money, but it can also lead to problems. Is Dr Salmon available?
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It wouldn’t happen in Kirkby
After a lunch of dumplings and turnip cake, we pick up some kelp stock and bat-ear mushrooms for dinner. Aye. T’aint Kirkby
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Geek world heaven
Taiwan is a great place for tech. You can buy the latest electronics as well as bigger gadgets, many not sold elsewhere.
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Redefining convenience
When we explained to a Taiwanese friend that small towns in the UK and Europe don’t have 7-11 convenience stores, she was shocked. “How do people eat?”, she asked.
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You won how much for doing what now?
It took us a long time to work out why shop assistants always looked at us like we were crazy.