Saturday, April 2, 2016

2D A Foreigner's Impression of Taiwan

2D A Foreigner's Impression of Taiwan

Taiwan may not be a popular country for foreigners to visit, but when they visit Taiwan, they will definitely find out the beauty of Taiwan.

Taiwanese people are really kind. Even though many of us cannot speak English well, we try our best to understand and express what we think. 

Delicious foods and fruits are everywhere to be found in Taiwan. Some common favorites are mango ices, braised pork over rice, "10,000 year old" eggs and "stinky" tofu, the last two many foreigners are afraid to try. 

There are convenience stores everywhere, even in the most remote mountain areas of Alishan  and offshore on Penghu and Matsu. Taiwan has the highest concentration of convenience stores in the world.

One thing many foreigners find "cool" about Taiwan is that there are scooters to be ridden everywhere. While Hawaii may be famous for its surfing culture, and Japan has its sumo wrestlers, Taiwan is a "scooter culture." 

Overarching Questions 
1. Why would a foreigner want to spend the rest of his life in Taiwan?
2. What is so repulsive to foreigners about "10,00 year old" eggs and "stinky" tofu?
3. What are your impressions about riding a scooter as a means for transportation?
4. What are the main differences between life in Taiwan and the United States? 
5. What are your most interesting impressions of teaching ESL to foreigners in the U.S.A.?
6. What are your thoughts about the "racial issue" in the U.S.A.? Is it as serious as it sounds?
7 In the upcoming U.S. presidential election, how does Mr. Trump's solution to racial problems stand up to reality? 

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