Reported about 1 year ago
An American newcomer to Taiwan, Ben, mistakenly used a gold incense burner as a trash can due to unfamiliarity with the culture of burning gold paper offerings, thinking it was Earth Day and residents were collecting trash in front of their homes. In another instance, a guest from South Africa, Wade, observed that Taiwanese people love discussing zodiac signs, sharing a story where a potential relationship ended because the other person believed their zodiac signs, Taurus and Leo, were incompatible. The article also mentions how Taiwan's love for inventing new terms can leave newcomers puzzled, with an example of a sexual innuendo phrase being misinterpreted innocently. Furthermore, a visitor from Chile praised Taiwanese store clerks for their exceptional listening skills, recounting an incident where a server correctly understood her unclear pronunciation of 'meat soup.'
Source: YAHOO