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Traveling
can sometimes involve much more than making sure
you have the tickets, have packed your luggage
and checked to see if your reservations were confirmed.
A lot of travel
advice will give you tips about what kind
of clothes to take, what landmarks not to miss
and when are the best festivals and events that
you should not miss. That advice is surely helpful,
no one could argue otherwise, and will certainly
provide you a great experience if what you are
doing is taking a road
trip California or any kind of territory you
are familiar with.
But
when you travel into a culture you've never been
before, you should make sure to learn the basics
of their way of life. This will help you mingle
with the natives, who are always happy to see
a foreigners that has gone through the pains to
learn about they way of life, and enjoy your trip
more. Taiwan is territory unknown for many travelers
so we have decided to provide some helpful pointers
to avoid that dreaded faux pas.
Social
Conventions
Life
in Taiwan has a certain Chinese flavor, even when
the country is a truly complex ethnic and cultural
mix. This means that everyday life is marked by
a noticeable amount of tradition and superstition.
Ancient festivals and customs of yore are usually
celebrated with both fervor and true adherence,
traditional holidays are closely observed. Most
people in Taiwan are very friendly and hospitality
is held in high regard as a value
to be observed. Handshaking is a common way to
greet someone and there are no dress codes to
worry about.
The
Concept of Face
Also
taken from the Chinese way of life is the concept
of face. Face is a sort of pride although this
has no direct translation in the West. This is
a crucial element in Taiwanese society and it
is considered an example of terribly bad manners
to cause someone else to lose
face. As a result of this, most Taiwanese
don't show much emotion or express controversial
opinions because they fear offending the other
party. They are very timid and when trying to
impress or just avoid any social mistakes it's
often the best to follow a similar approach. This
means gift giving (whether actual gifts or just
offering to pay for something), moderating what
you say and making sure that you're not yelling
are very important. Remember, you are not taking
a road
trip USA so make sure you avoid speaking over
someone else or getting into someone else's personal
space.
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