Taiwanica
By Eric Mathews
These topics are discussed between a married couple: Eric (American) and Anita (Taiwanese).
They have lived together in both the USA and Taiwan for years and have been exposed to very many culture shocks that they wish to compare and contrast with you!
The loyal listener.
So please relax and enjoy!
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TaiwanicaApr 05, 2022
Taiwanica #13 Top Drinking Culture Differences (The Alcohol Kind)
Welcome back to Taiwanica!
Thank you so much for joining us for this exciting episode!
Today we have something fun and interesting to talk about - drinking!
Surprisingly, drinking in Taiwan and the USA isn't the same...
In fact, there are a lot of differences in the where, the how, and even what you drink 🤔🤔
With Anita and Erics' drinking histories, you are sure to not be disappointed about hearing their drunken perspectives 🥴
Shout out to Taihu and Three Giants for their great beers (please sponsor us!)
Also, as mentioned, our great friend, Even, has an AMAZING bar in Hsinchu City (新竹) called "Last Call" - definitely go and check it out!
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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Taiwanica #12 Fashion Differences
In this episode, Anita and Eric discuss FASHION; for example, what are the differences between the Kims? How fashion has developed and changed over the last 50 years in both Taiwan and the USA has been great. Sometimes, too great and too soon. We think that the styles can not only be beautiful but also alarming. What is the purpose of these styles? Find out while Eric does his best to understand and give his point of view as a foreigner in Taiwan while also sharing some American highlights as well as Anita gives our listeners her view of Taiwan and what she has seen in the USA.
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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Taiwanica #11 Funeral Ceremonies
In this episode, Anita and Eric discuss funeral ceremonies; for example, people crying on purpose in Taiwan and how people can become trees in the USA. It's the last in their series of gloomy topics for now. We are sure that you will find this one a bit spooky but nevertheless entertaining.
Eric does his best to understand and give his point of view as a foreigner in Taiwan while also sharing some American highlights.
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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Taiwanica #10 Sweep The Tomb Festival
In this episode, Anita explains to Eric what the tomb-sweeping festival (清明節) is all about; for example, what do families often do during this holiday. How are some families different from others; what are some of the customs of the Hakka people and Minnan people have; what are some superstitions that still have lingered in present-day Taiwan and so on. We are sure that you can agree on what are some of the major aspects that Anita discusses.
Eric does his best to understand and give his point of view as a foreigner in Taiwan.
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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Taiwanica #9 Drugs! (The Legal Kind)
In this episode, Anita and Eric discuss pharmaceutical drugs and are America's and Taiwan's common habits when taking care of ailments that commonly bother them; for example, Taiwanese stomaches and USA pain killer addiction.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of the drug culture between these two countries.
We really dive into the habits that these countries have. We are sure you can agree on what are some of the major negative aspects one could expect in each country and our own personal stories about our experiences in these places.
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
Equipment used in this podcast: (These are affiliate links)
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
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Taiwanica #8 Health Care Pros and Cons!
In this episode, Anita and Eric discuss health care and what are some of the great things that both Taiwan and America have to offer, what are some of the major negative aspects one could expect in each country, and our own personal stories about our experiences in these places. This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed.
Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
Equipment used in this podcast: (These are affiliate links)
Don't forget to rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & follow us!
Check out Taiwanica's T-shirts and Stickers HERE 👕
Check here to support Ukraine 💵
This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
Please share this episode with whoever you think would be interested in listening.
Taiwanica #7 Baby Culture, Rearing, Parties and Surprise?!?
In this episode, Anita and Eric discuss baby culture: how babies pick their professions, how they are taken care of, what do people in Taiwan do with their newborns, baby registries, and some parties and party favors. 👶👼🚼🍼
Also, we go into detail about a trending way to celebrate baby showers; also known as 🥳🥳 The Gender Reveal Party 🥳🥳
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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Don't forget to rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & follow us!
Check out Taiwanica's T-shirts and Stickers HERE 👕
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
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Taiwanica #6 Happy Birthday! Birthday cultures in the USA and Taiwan (Special Edition)
In this special edition episode, we celebrate one of Taiwanica's hosts, Anita, birthday!
It was a special occasion. So we made an episode describing the differences in how people generally celebrate their birthdays in both the USA and Taiwan.
Also, if you want to celebrate Anita's birthday. There's no better way than to share our podcast with all your friends and family! We want to spread the love and joy of learning about cultures and need your help to do so!
Thank you for always listening and enjoying our show!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
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Taiwanica #5 Tying The Knot! - Taiwan &. USA Wedding Traditions
In today's episode, Anita and I get into detail about what marriages are like in Taiwan?
And as for the USA, for instance, we get into the details of what kind of parties to expect for both the groom and bride; we even share our experience of getting married in Taiwan while also adding a little secret link in the description below~~
With all the traditions Taiwan has and the USA having very few it seems that in today's episode you will find that the USA actually has more details in this episode
Please make sure to share, follow, and rate our podcast so that we can find more people who will be interested in listening!
This is our news article!
https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/3317468
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
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Taiwanica #4 The Taiwanese American Proposal!
In today's episode, Anita and Eric go through the main differences between Taiwan and the United States proposal styles~~~
Are they easy to do? Or are they complicated and awkward just like the movies?
Do Taiwanese people sell their wives? Does America put their rings in food? Find out the answers to these questions, how Eric hilariously proposes to Anita, and more in this podcast.
For our Taiwanese listeners, there are more cool English words for you to learn in this episode.
Make sure to follow our podcast and share it with anyone who you think would enjoy listening about the cultural differences between Taiwan and the United States.
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
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Taiwanica #3 Why Is It So Hard and So Expensive To Rent?
In this episode, Anita and I get into the details of what renting places such as apartments and houses can be like in both Taiwan and America.
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
Equipment used in this podcast: (These are affiliate links)
Don't forget to rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & follow us!
Check out Taiwanica's T-shirts and Stickers HERE 👕
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
Please share this episode with whoever you think would be interested in listening.
Taiwanica #2 Convenience: Taiwan's Convenience Stores Vs. America's - Drive Throughs and Delivery - Are they really THAT convenient?
In today's episode, Anita and I go through the main differences in terms of convenience between Taiwan and the United States. For example: does America have good convenient stores? Does Taiwan really have all the benefits that America does? Or are they better? What a drive-through and how common are they in the United States? Is Starbucks as fancy as it is in the United States as it is in Taiwan? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this podcast.
For our Taiwanese listeners, here are the two words that we brought up in the podcast: sketchy and mom and pop stores.
Make sure to follow our podcast and share it with anyone who you think would enjoy listening about the cultural differences between Taiwan and the United States.
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
Equipment used in this podcast: (These are affiliate links)
Don't forget to rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & follow us!
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This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
Please share this episode with whoever you think would be interested in listening.
Taiwanica #1 Crazy A## Drivers
In this episode, Anita and Eric introduce their new Podcast: Taiwanica.
Taiwanica is a mix of the two countries that this couple represents, Taiwan and America.
They also explain one of the many interesting topics that they have found that is not only very similar but also very different in both of their countries: driving and the drivers.
What's the difference between a 三寶 (san bao) and a crazy ass driver in the USA?
What do these two countries have in common? What should people watch out for when visiting and driving?
Find out the answers to all these questions in this episode.
We hope you enjoy it!
This is the kind of stuff you can always expect from us: fun, crazy, and very detailed. Let us take you into our story and we hope you enjoy it!
If you’re looking for a tutor for English you can find both Anita and Eric on Amazing Talker (links below)
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/eric-mathews
https://en.amazingtalker.com/teachers-and-tutors/nita-wu
Equipment used in this podcast: (These are affiliate links)
Don't forget to rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & follow us!
Check out Taiwanica's T-shirts and Stickers HERE 👕
Check here to support Ukraine 💵
This episode was recorded with an iPhone 12 Pro Max 📱
Please share this episode with whoever you think would be interested in listening.