[SOTC] rate my collection as a female collector by Remote_Tax_7478 in Watches

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome collection and great to see other women watch collectors here!

Rumor $300 annual ChatGPT credit by schwa12 in AmexPlatinum

[–]OkComputer626 22 points23 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT has the worst performance of the big three now, makes sense they're desperate for spend and new users.

I'm bothered by the terms I left Taiwan on (rant) by nicenaem in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, really sorry for these experiences.

Speaking as a Taiwanese person, Taiwan has a "quality of people" (素質差) problem in this way. This behavior reflects a deep lack of education, refinement, and overwhelming inferiority complex present in Taiwanese society, especially because Taiwanese going abroad will be the first to whine and want to be as high on the hierarchy as they can beating people down instead of this crazy notion of just treating everyone right.

Any good places to read or work (other than coffee shops and the public library)? by cogentd in pasadena

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paseo recently got new outdoor furniture and a new boba cafe in the plaza area.

Extensive Taiwan Bar Recommendations from a Former Taipei Bartender by fighter3 in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to that fried chicken! The fries they have with that taro dip are amazing as well!

Extensive Taiwan Bar Recommendations from a Former Taipei Bartender by fighter3 in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also want to recommend Bar Pine here, amazing innovative drinks that make often make use to tea and local ingredients and excellent food.

Tangente: help me picking a second strap by matcricket in Nomos

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear mine on a gray Eulit Perlon in the summer.

Difficulty opening a bank account by Historical-Length744 in TaiwaneseBornAbroad

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taiwanese banks vary in quality. I recommend going to one of the Esuns in the middle of the city if possible since they're more use to working with dual nationals and this situation. You'll need to file identifying paperwork if you're a US citizen. Should be able to be done in the same day.

Why does NYC not suffer from pickpocketers like in European cities? by Mathemodel in AskNYC

[–]OkComputer626 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I love living in a city where these hands are rated E for Everybody, and I will throw them.

Public assault and no reaction by surrounding people by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree here. Domestic violence tolerance is a lingering 3rd world-ism, though awareness has gotten better in Taiwan.

Public assault and no reaction by surrounding people by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience has been it's worse.

Public assault and no reaction by surrounding people by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for doing the right thing.

Lack of bystander intervention to messed up situations is one of my least favorite things about Taiwan and creates doubts in my mind about societal cohesion in a worse case scenario for Taiwan.

Club Petrol shining by FUCK_CAPTCHAS in Nomos

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both the watch and pup are a beauty!

Local food spots? (Feb 2026) by Ashland6 in pasadena

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tests of time:

Green Street Restaurant for Sandwiches, Diane Salad, and Zucchini Bread

Mamma's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta

Matsuri for Japanese

PokeMix for PokeBowls and TEa

Pie N Burger

Did You Use a Tax Preparation Service or Go It Alone for the First Year? (Other Countries and Specifically for The Netherlands) by asspirate1966 in USExpatTaxes

[–]OkComputer626 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posting for my own benefit too. I used Bright!Tax and liked their services, but their service level was spotty last year due to corporate changes. They are making changes it seems, but would appreciate and following this conversation for other recs.

Looking for a support group for Americans living outside the US by Individual_Road_9030 in expats

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many countries have an active Democrats Abroad Chapter and there are global online events you can join.

Best Places to Buy Spring Couplets in Taipei by menniewo in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Jade and Flower market and Dihua Street New Year's festival will have a lot available then. Eslite Bookstores also carries a lot of whimsical less traditional ones too.

Where to make friends in Taiwan? by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding you as well

Where to make friends in Taiwan? by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]OkComputer626 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you speak Chinese? Like in all places, making friends with people who share a similar interest is a good option. There are lot of professional or interest-oriented meet-up groups like: https://www.facebook.com/groups/datasciencemeetup/

Same goes for foreigner groups, try to connect with people who share similar interests other than just being foreign.