My Wallet's Status? Pretty Sure I Don't Need *Your* Definition For That.
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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.