Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Taiwan (Seriously, Don't Be *That* Tourist)

[Orville Conroy]

I also find these kinds of questions rather pointless. I have a Taiwanese friend, and I greatly respect his views. Everyone comes from different educational backgrounds and has different understandings, so what's the point in pressing these issues?

[Lena Oberbrunner]

When using public transport, try to let passengers exit before you board. (This is to avoid unexpectedly encountering people rushing to get off; sometimes you might even get chided and told to let those on board alight first.)

[Samuel Kihn]

The same applies to elevators: let people out before you get in.

[Kendra Howe]

Anyone can use a priority seat; just offer it up if you see someone who needs it more—no need to feel pressured. Not all elderly individuals expect you to give up your seat; some feel they're still quite young and don't require it, and may even decline. However, if you see someone who is visibly pregnant, people will generally offer their seat, regardless of whether it's a regular or priority one, since it's risky for a pregnant woman to stand.

[Melinda Wilderman]

Exactly. If my foot is hurting and the only seat available is a priority seat, I'll take it too.

[Katrina Ziemann]

Regarding point 4 (about flushing toilet paper), that's not always a given, so be mindful, everyone. You wouldn't want to clog the toilet.

[Beulah Koelpin]

I've been flushing it for over a decade and never had it clog.

[Misty Anderson DDS]

I absolutely love Taiwan! I definitely want to visit if I get the chance.

[Beatrice Thiel]

They're not even issuing visas, so how exactly are you planning to go?

[Edith Friesen]

Why can't you bring outside food in?

[Colin Cronin]

Perhaps it's because the establishment doesn't want to have to dispose of your trash.

[Courtney Hickle Jr.]

Regarding point five: You can't get takeout when dining in a restaurant? Why not? I actually get takeout quite often.

[Lucia Feest]

It means you can't bring food you've gotten as takeout from another place into a restaurant to eat when you're dining in. Take another look more carefully.

[Leslie Kunde]

These seem pretty standard everywhere, don't they?

[Sadie Ortiz-Waelchi]

Speak for yourself, don't lump me in with you.

[Rosemarie Sawayn PhD]

You're amazing at taking photos!!!!!