Ep42 A Few Interesting Observations of My Taiwan Commute Life 台灣通勤生活的有趣觀察

(後有中文介紹) In this episode we are talking about things that happened over the Christmas period and some other things that will happen during the New Year period. Also there is an announcement so make sure you listen to the end! 這一集我們將聊聊耶誕節期間發生的一些事，以及新年時將會發生的事。這一集裡我們也要宣佈一件事，別錯過這一集且聽到最後喔！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After so many hot days that make you forget it’s already December, we are finally welcoming a winter vibe in Taiwan. Today I am going to tell you some interesting festive season stories. Do you know why Christmas hats upset some people in Taiwan? And do you know why Taiwan drivers have room for improvement? I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 經歷了好一陣子不像冬天的冬天之後，最近我們終於迎來一些低溫的天氣啦。今天的podcast中我要跟你們分享一些有趣的佳節故事（？）你知道為什麼聖誕帽在台灣惹毛了一些人嗎？以及，想聽聽為什麼有些台灣駕駛人仍有改善空間嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It’s a news episode again. We discuss the surprising election results which might not be all that surprising. I also share my experience of staying in a Taiwan hospital and compare it with hospitals in South Africa. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。在這一集裡我們會跟大家討論上周剛結束的台灣選舉結果。雖然結果出乎意料，但說不定也沒有那麼出乎意料。另外，最近我住院了，所以我也想跟大家小小聊一下我的住院經驗。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) Since the Covid situation is coming to an end, we can see all kinds of activities gradually coming back. So we thought, why don’t we tell you about some differences between western and Taiwanese wedding and funeral rituals! For example, did you know, just by having a banquet, a couple in Taiwan is considered married. And during the funeral, the family wears white, not black clothing. I’ll also tell you a special wedding experience of mine! Don’t miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 隨著COVID新冠肺炎的情況逐漸平緩，最近我們可以看到有越來越多的各式活動聚會復甦了。所以我們突然想到，不然來跟大家聊聊台灣跟西方在婚禮及喪禮方面的不同吧！例如，你知道在台灣，大家花最多心思的是婚宴而非登記嗎？以及，你知道台灣葬禮要穿的服裝嗎？這一集裡，我也會分享一個有趣的婚禮經驗！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It’s a news episode again. Our topics range from art to politics to the military today. First it’s about how a woman actor is crowned as Best Actor in Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards. We will also talk about China’s former leader Hu Jintao’s mysterious exit and what Taiwan people feel about that. Also, do you want to know what happened to some soldiers who were discharged and my opinion on that? Don’t miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集裡我的主題涵蓋了藝術、政治以及軍事。首先是關於一位得到金鐘獎最佳男主角的女演員。我們也會聊聊前中國共產黨總書記胡錦濤在20大閉幕會上被架離場的新聞以及台灣人們的觀點。另外，想知道最近發生的軍人被解職事件以及我對這件事的看法嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It’s a news episode again. We are going to talk about the elections in November and some scandals associated with those. Also find out why the Taiwan military will not buy any more Tesla cars. Don’t miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集我們將聊聊今年十一月即將發生的選舉，以及一些相關的醜聞。另外，想知道為什麼特斯拉又搞了什麼事跟台灣有關嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After so many episodes, some listeners wrote to me and ask about my dating experiences. Usually I don’t share my personal life but it does remind me of some interesting dating stories I had in Taiwan. Want to know how a beautiful butterfly scenic spot turned into a nightmare? And what happened to the lady that went to the lady’s room for more than 45 minutes? We like this episode and we are sure you will like it too. Don’t miss it and feel free to let me know what you think! 在做了這麼多集的podcast之後，有些聽眾寫信進來說想聽聽我在台灣的約會經驗。通常我是不分享這類比較隱私的事情，但，我的確想起來一些真的很奇妙的約會經驗。想聽聽一個美麗、充滿蝴蝶的約會景點為什麼會變成一場惡夢嗎？想知道那位去洗手間去了45分鐘的女生的故事嗎？我們非常喜歡這一集，相信你們也會喜歡！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It’s a news episode again. First, we all mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and give King Charles our best wishes. By the funeral this Monday we also discovered some political arrangement which I will share in this episode. Meanwhile, this past weekend Taiwan experienced another big earthquake that brings back my memories from the 921 earthquake that hit Taiwan 23 years ago. I will also share how I survived that night. Don’t miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。首先，我們跟全世界一同哀悼英國伊莉莎白女王的逝世，也在此對查爾斯國王送上我們的祝福。在這週一的女王葬禮上，我們也將聊聊我們從這場葬禮發現的一些政治安排。此外，上週末台灣又經歷了一次大地震，讓我想起23年前的921大地震。在這一集中我也將聊聊我是如何度過921大地震那一晚。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In this episode I’m happy to talk to someone who has just defeated the Covid virus, who is also our producer, Wallis! I know that Covid is already like an old chapter for listeners not in Taiwan, but here in Taiwan it’s still front page news and people here still pay attention to it. Since Wallis has just been through the whole process, we thought why don’t we make an episode to share her experience. We also shared how we feel about this virus now. We like this episode and I’m sure you will like it too. Don’t miss it! 這集很開心可以跟一位已經康復的新冠病毒確診者聊聊，他同時也是我們的製作人Wallis！我知道新冠病毒對於我們的海外聽眾來說已經是過去式了，但在台灣，疫情還是每天的新聞頭條，依舊是大家的關注焦點。既然Wallis剛經歷了一次確診，我們想說剛好可以在這一集中跟大家分享他的經驗。我們也聊到了我們對這個病毒的看法。我們非常喜歡這一集，相信你們一定也會喜歡。別錯過！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It’s a news episode again. Remember two episodes ago I shared with you the possibility of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan? Now we all know that she had done it and the whole world did pay a lot of attention, including China who fired some missiles following the visit. In this episode I will let you know how the Taiwan people are reacting to all this! Don’t miss these and many other stories. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。還記得兩集之前我跟你們聊過美國眾議院議長南希·佩洛西可能訪台？現在大家都知道後來南希·佩洛西的確訪問台灣了，且引起全世界的關注，當然也包括了超級森七七所以事後發射了很多飛彈的中國。這一集中，我將跟你們聊聊台灣人實際上是如何面對這一切的！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay