Taiwanese People: Surprise! They're NOT What the Internet Says.

[Abraham Kris]

Wow, I'm back in Taiwan again for some fun! This is my second time visiting.

Last time, I went to Taichung (a big city in the central part of Taiwan), where everyone was friendly and left a really positive impression on me.

That's why I'm really looking forward to visiting Taipei (in northern Taiwan, it's the most bustling urban area) this time around.

Up until now, my experiences have been great:

• The front desk staff at the hotel were super friendly and patient.
• When we couldn't figure out directions a few times on the road and asked people for help, everyone was very enthusiastic - sometimes even guiding us personally a bit of the way.
  • Tip: If you get lost or have some other questions in Taiwan, don't hesitate to ask passersby; they usually help willingly.
• Shopping experiences were fantastic too! Shop assistants were all extra热情 (translating directly: 'extra enthusiastic', but considerably fitting "very welcoming" or "extra warm-hearted"), even if we haven't bought anything, their "thanks for your visit," and "goodbye" made me feel good.

Overall, there are just too many happy things I've experienced in this trip that I can't list them all here.

My Taipei trip continues to be exciting, hoping there will be more pleasant surprises coming up!
#Taiwan #taipeitrip #TaiwanTravel

Note: To express the idea of shop employees being热情 (warm-hearted), while "very welcoming" or "extra warm-hearted" convey a similar sentiment, more suitable expressions might depend on local colloquial preference for English speaking regions. However, "extra warm-hearted" might slightly change the connotation compared to the original "extra热情", so "very welcoming" could be a safer choice.

[Ethel Morissette]

Across Taiwan, any rude people you encounter are mostly just online. Most folks in real life are perfectly normal.

[Jesse Paucek]

So, you can't always trust everything you read online.

[Anita Wiza]

I'm in Taiwan right now, and most people have been super friendly. Just the other day, my mom was saying how kind and welcoming Taiwanese people are, and then bam! We ran into a really nasty bus driver, and it totally ruined my mood.

[Karen Bruen]

Maybe some drivers are just exhausted, or perhaps that's just their personality. Don't let someone you'll likely never meet again spoil your mood! Hope you have a wonderful trip.

[Steve Beatty]

When I traveled to mainland China (Shanghai, Sichuan, Shandong), my friends there were incredibly welcoming! One girl even told me, 'I love Taiwanese people the most!' I was so flattered~~~ Planning to visit Beijing next year, really looking forward to it!

[Lucille Borer]

Taiwanese girls are so gentle; when you talk to them, you find yourself speaking more softly without even realizing it. You're welcome to visit Chongqing, hahaha!

[Wayne Marvin]

If online comments aren't a bit dramatic, how will they get any clicks? I've been to Shanghai and Beijing, and most people there were pretty friendly. Every place has its good and bad apples.

[Katrina Ziemann]

It's true, every place has its good and bad people. I guess I've just been lucky enough to mostly encounter the good ones.

[Misty Dare]

I'm curious, what exactly are people saying online??

[Eunice Rutherford]

There's always good and bad, I suppose. Truthfully, other people's opinions don't matter as much as your own personal experience.

[Hazel Brown-Stracke]

It's often a two-way street with these things. You must be a very warm and kind person, so people around you are naturally good to you in return!

[Howard Legros]

Give out love, and love will return; send out blessings, and blessings will come your way. I'm also very happy to have met such a group of lovely and kind people.

[Joanne Swift]

It takes all kinds to make a world. Just as 'reading ten thousand books isn't as good as traveling ten thousand miles,' the sights you see and the people you meet on your journey will leave a lasting impression on your heart. Wishing you a wonderful time and a safe and smooth trip!

[Dr. Lance Glover]

Thank you so much! I wish you happiness every day as well.

[Mr. Ryan Hermann]

Good people are definitely the majority worldwide; bad ones are just a small minority. The first time I went to Zhuhai, the hotel staff had to help me – I didn't even know how to hail a cab! I even asked the driver how to pay with Alipay, LOL, so embarrassing!

[Robyn Monahan]

Hahahaha, you'll get the hang of it after using it a few more times! When I was in Taiwan, I was also surprised that some shops actually accepted Alipay.

[Kay Oberbrunner]

Urliving's cats are just incredibly cute!

[Orville Conroy]

Is that a brand name? The shop I visited was Pazzo.

[Shawna Keebler-Satterfield]

Wishing you a wonderful and enjoyable trip in Taiwan!