tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post9088808108052361890..comments2024-03-26T19:47:09.310+08:00Comments on Lao Ren Cha - 老人茶: Friendliness vs. Manners in TaiwanJenna Lynn Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-87555457917894604372016-09-05T06:53:49.323+08:002016-09-05T06:53:49.323+08:00You are, of course, entitled to your opinions and ...You are, of course, entitled to your opinions and experiences in China vs. Taiwan, "Gen X and Millenials" vs. - who exactly? and more. <br /><br />But, I have to say, I disagree. People do talk to me, people do get to know me, people do become genuine friends with me in Taiwan. They just...do. I don't know why it is apparently easier for some here than others, but I have a few Jenna Lynn Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-16134917565193262902016-09-04T14:10:48.967+08:002016-09-04T14:10:48.967+08:00I just read a survey is absolutely wrong by labeli...I just read a survey is absolutely wrong by labeling Taiwan the friendliest nation.<br />There's a major misconception here.<br />Yes, they are very nice if you need help, but most are closed in terms making friends and openness.<br />If you're a tourist you'll get the false impression of them being friendly, but if you live and work here you'll realize how shy / rude many can be,Don Juan Corzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089375936896684312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-6520326332659910272016-04-24T22:34:10.773+08:002016-04-24T22:34:10.773+08:00He(?)'s got the right to his opinion and his e...He(?)'s got the right to his opinion and his experiences which formed it, but honestly, I just don't agree because that hasn't been my experience. He takes as a given that Taiwanese are expected to be repressed, shy etc. when I think that sort of begs the question. I doubt many locals would agree, and I certainly don't. I know plenty who are passionate, openminded, thoughtful and Jenna Lynn Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-47222404603401314722011-04-10T15:50:11.422+08:002011-04-10T15:50:11.422+08:00Hi Jenna,this is my first time to read your blog a...Hi Jenna,this is my first time to read your blog and I found it very interesting, especially because you come from a different culture background but know how to see things from various angles. I am Taiwanese and recently returned from the States after finishing my master's degree in political science. I also would like to share some of my thoughts.<br /><br />Speaking of liking a country or Renee C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-24097810373728911992011-04-07T22:16:16.182+08:002011-04-07T22:16:16.182+08:00I have to admit that I've totally taken the pu...I have to admit that I've totally taken the public burping to heart. I don't restrain my burps while drinking beer now (which causes issues with good manners back home). I've heard more farting in public too.<br /><br />I lived in DC for a huge chunk of my 20s, and we didn't have the random screamers (well, we did, but they were genuinely disturbed and thanks to Reagan were let Jenna Lynn Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032277820150000198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6321329750397667796.post-33631192480275922832011-04-07T20:55:21.568+08:002011-04-07T20:55:21.568+08:00I can see how etiquette norms in Taiwan would caus...I can see how etiquette norms in Taiwan would cause a load of culture shock. For example, it's quite normal to burp -- loudly -- in public here. I can't tell you how many times I've been able to guess what some stranger ate because of their burping (shudder). <br /><br />But, like you, I find living here to be a pleasant experience, in large part because of the general niceness. HellCatherine Shuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759711296632260503noreply@blogger.com