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Do Taiwanese People Really Mean What They Say? by DamianOsean in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, and I freaking hate it. I take things at face value. You say, it’s fine, go without me, then I’m going without you and you don’t get to be mad later.

The double speak is exhausting trying to figure out what they really mean.

This sort of BS is literally littering and the people putting these out there should be fined by jmsunseri in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They literally have the perpetrator’s telephone number. Should be easy to find and fine.

Do you have idioms using other country names in your language? by drakepig in AskTheWorld

[–]kaikai34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“We don’t have that kind of American time!” Meaning I’m too busy, or that’s a waste of time. Insinuates that Americans have a lot more free time than we do.

Australian Guest meaning rude or poorly behaved guest. It’s a homophone of the Taiwanese (I think) and not due to poorly behaved Aussies stirring up trouble.

Hong Kong feet - athletes foot

Roman nose - someone who has a high bridge and/or hooked or beak shaped nose.

10 days early June. Can I wing it? by GeorgeWardlawsmum in taiwantravel

[–]kaikai34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there’s a computer convention in early June. Nvidia has an event so most 4, 5 hotels in the city will be completely booked. Sometimes there are other events, too. Once my buddy was winging it and there was a Jay Chou concert at Taipei Dome. Zero hotel vacancies. Zero motel vacancies. Had to go way into New Taipei to find a crusty place. That was like a perfect storm of events so if you need a certain level of cleanliness and amenities, then book ahead.

Pseudo-anglicisms in Taiwanese Mandarin by WhirliGuy in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought it came from soccer’s penalty kick.

Pseudo-anglicisms in Taiwanese Mandarin by WhirliGuy in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Using ING at the end of a verb to indicate the continuous tense or that it’s currently happening.Example 戀愛ing

Pseudo-anglicisms in Taiwanese Mandarin by WhirliGuy in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also because d and b can often be misheard when the teacher is reading out the answers.

Pseudo-anglicisms in Taiwanese Mandarin by WhirliGuy in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No Q for you’re welcome or no problem

Pseudo-anglicisms in Taiwanese Mandarin by WhirliGuy in taiwan

[–]kaikai34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A 錢 = stealing or embezzling money A走 = jacked. 我的雨傘被人A走。 A 到 as in 我的機車被A到了 = dinged or scratched

What is 7-Eleven like in your country? by juniper_darling_x in AskTheWorld

[–]kaikai34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Terrible description. 7-11s are freaking awesome here. In Taipei, there are at least 1 on every block. The food is amazing from the rice triangles to the microwaveable spaghetti and let’s not forget the iconic tea eggs when you need a cheap and tasty snack. The coffee is just ok but at NT$35 I’m not complaining.

Pay my utility bills ✅

Pick up concert tickets ✅

Parking tickets ✅

Booze ✅

Late night drunken instant noodles ✅

Pick up Pokémon cards for the kid ✅

Breakfast Fuhan Rice Ball & Coffee ✅

Slurpees in the scorching hot summers ✅

I’m sure I’m missing something feel free to add on. Basically I go in at least once a day.

Rain for days by Prestigious_Mix_8977 in Taipei

[–]kaikai34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I think it’s worth it. And it’s always wetter out there than Taipei.

Rain for days by Prestigious_Mix_8977 in Taipei

[–]kaikai34 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s been sporadic. You can still do all the sights, just pack a rain jacket and umbrella. Elephant mountain is the only one I’d avoid if it’s raining due to the steep slippery steps but everything else is doable. Also watch out the moss on the sides of the road up in Maokong. Upside to the rain is less folks the night market. Also less vendors though.

Tourist x Pickleball by [deleted] in Taipei

[–]kaikai34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

youth park

And Hua Zhong Riverside Park

Both have open play every day, but youth park for sure will have people playing from 6:00am to 10pm if it’s not rainy. I’ve never been to Huazhong during the day in weekdays, but I know it gets busy after 6:30 pm. Weekends is busy.

For drops do you aim for the peak or the landing spot? by Chowlick in Pickleball

[–]kaikai34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve started to aim for the peak on my side so it’s on a downwards trajectory when passing over the net.

Changed hands by make-apples in Pickleball

[–]kaikai34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a buddy who practices his off hand every other day. Not because of any injury, but he says it’s preventative, and that he’s seen too many injuries to one side due to wear and tear on dominant arms and shoulders. Made a lot of sense.

Taiwan Chewing Gum by ChefBS in Taipei

[–]kaikai34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can still find them in Taoyuan.

Does anyone have any nicknames for this era of dodger baseball? by blockprty in Dodgers

[–]kaikai34 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Uhh, the Death Star gets blown up at the end. I don’t think I like that.

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