About meyers66

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Taiwan: Nanny:

Just a suggestion but you could sell yourself as a nanny and English tutor for Taiwanese kids. That would earn more money.

Taiwan: Taiwan vas. other Asian countries:

As a long time US expat in Taoyuan City I would agree with your sentiment about friendliness amongst the locals. But in my apartment community people are really nice. Such as one neighbor bringing us free Taiwanese sushi from the local restaurant. I think it has a lot to do with economics and stability. In the last few years the economy has declined and people feel more stress. Google the Sunflower Movement last year. The traditional family structure is under threat too. Google suicide in Taiwan. Then there has been an influx of Mainlander rich and tourists. The Rich have bullied their way into lucrative business deals. The Taiwanese on the other hand were sold by President Ma on the illusion that tourism would boost the local economy. But these tourists go to Mainlander owned hotels and businesses bc they have a deal with them. Its linked. What has gone up is real estate. This is because Mainlanders buy through Taiwanese proxies. In July they can buy in their name. So discuss your ideas with locals to test them. Many times there are cause and effects that foreigners can't see.

Taiwan: Dark Skin:

Hello, I’m a caucasian American so these ideas come from my perspective. I’ve lived here for 20 years. I can tell you that when I hang out with my friend from Gambia the Taiwanese look at us in a wierd way. So amongst the young I think racism in the cities would be low. But in the countryside where I like to hang out, it would be higher. It would be more stares than anything else. And remember if you come, when Taiwanese laugh they laugh in embarassment, not at you. (It took me a long time to figure that out.)

Date Joined:

5/7/2015

Total Posts:

3

Posts/Day:

0.00