1. Ways of Speaking

2. English V.S. Chinese Tone Language or Intonation Language???
Put many different sounds together (spelling) to create a complete word.( E or C?)
Every word is a collection of sound and picture.( E or C?)

3. Speaking Frankly or Not
Oh, I’m so ugly and stupid.
Yes, you are!!!

4. Oh, I’m so ugly and stupid.
Remaining humble is part of the Confucian tradition so some Taiwanese will usually say this way. Even they think they are good-looking and smart.
Westerners will tend to criticize someone directly if they really feel that way.
Yes, you are!!!

5. Speaking Frankly or Not
Oh, I’m so ugly and stupid.
As a Taiwanese, when you hear someone you don’t know very well say this, how would you respond ???
No, you are not like that!!!

6. Speaking Frankly or Not
How do you feel my new hairdo?
How would a westerner respond if he or she thinks it really sucks ???
This is the worst I’ve ever seen!!!
Would you please stay at home and not to stare us!!!

7. Speaking Frankly or Not
How do you feel my new hairdo?
How would a westerner respond if he or she thinks it really sucks ???
This is the worst I’ve ever seen!!!
Would you please stay at home and not to stare us!!!

8. Speaking Frankly or Not
How do you feel my new hairdo?
How would a Taiwanese respond if he or she thinks it really sucks ???
In order to keep someone’s face, Taiwanese tend to say what they think other person likes to hear.
It is not bad!!!

9. Showing Anger @#$%&~!@#$%!!!! f..u..qu. .ck.s..o..b
you…kis...s.m.y.a..ss

10. We people in Taiwan are good at controlling our emotions in public and we won’t scream or yell in public when we feel angry.
Westerners tend to complain quickly when things don’t go right. But this behavior is rude for Taiwanese!!!

11. Showing Anger Who touched my own stuff? It must you!!!
How would a westerner respond in public if he or she didn’t touch ???
How would a Taiwanese respond in public if he or she didn’t touch ???

12. Personal Questions
What kind of questions a stranger asks may be personal for you???
How tall are you?
How much do you weigh?
How old are you?
What’s you sign?
What’s your blood type?

13. We Taiwanese people will often begin a conversation with a person they first meet by asking questions which sounds very personal for westerners. It’s very normal and is considered to be very friendly in Taiwan.
Are you married?
How many children do you have?
How much money do you make?

14. What kind of sports do you like?
What kind of questions would you ask when you talk to a westerner at the first time???
What kind of sports do you like?
What kind of movies do you like?
Would you tell me about your home country?