My Wallet's Status? Pretty Sure I Don't Need *Your* Definition For That.
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I'm currently traveling in Taiwan and have been here for 5 days. I feel very lucky, as everyone I've encountered has been really nice.
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Perhaps it's because we were dressed super casually. I was even carrying a reusable shopping bag!
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When I visited last year, I already noticed that Taipei had lost some of its warmth (especially among young people; the older 'aunties' and 'uncles' were still quite helpful). People in other counties and cities were still great, though. Maybe life's just too stressful there, causing them to suppress their kindness.
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That's right. Most people in the service industry nowadays are young. Back when we used to go out, this generation hadn't even entered the workforce yet. Now that they have, they're unwilling to fake smiles for meager pay. There's a lack of passion and hope in their lives.
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I don't think it's discrimination, because I experience the same thing when I go back to Taiwan. Perhaps it's more accurate to say they're just no longer inclined to treat all customers with kindness.
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Have they picked up that infamous Hong Kong grumpiness? Taiwan never used to be like this.
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If there's a dress code, we'd absolutely follow it. But if not, everyone deserves equal treatment, don't they? Even a cleaning lady deserves respect. We're all human beings. It's not like we were dressed inappropriately; we were just out for a stroll.
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Really? Wow, I haven't been back in 6 years.
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You should come and experience it for yourself. A lot has changed here. You don't automatically hear 'Welcome!' (欢迎光临) anymore. Of course, it's not a huge deal, but what was once considered a distinctive local touch is gone. It's not a major issue, just that sense of familiarity has vanished, that's all.
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If they dislike mainland Chinese, that's their prerogative. Just turn around and walk away.
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When you encounter unfriendly service staff, they treat locals the same way. It's particularly noticeable in Taipei. One time I went to Chanel ('Xiao Xiang') in the Xinyi District, and the sales associate was extremely impatient – the type who looked like she was about to roll her eyes.
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That's exactly the kind of thing I encountered. So frustrating!
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I used to visit Taiwan almost every year, so perhaps I got accustomed to the local culture and people. After not going back for several years, I find attitudes have shifted. It's not necessarily bad, just something I'm reflecting on with a bit of nostalgia. It's not just them who've changed; we've changed too. Of course, if someone has a bad attitude, that's just an individual issue. Over the past few days, the people in the countryside have been wonderful, though!
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Are Taiwan visas available for application now???
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You don't need a visa! It's visa-free.