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Write down 2-3 things about Taiwanese Customs, Etiquette, and Taboos. Things that you can share with exchange students from Thailand.

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Write down 2-3 things about Taiwanese Customs, Etiquette, and Taboos. Things that you can share with exchange students from Thailand.

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The ghost moon :

Ghost Month is observed in the seventh month of lunar calendar. This is the time when the gates to the Underworld are open and ghosts are released to the world of the living.

1. Don’t go swimming. 不要去游泳。
→ 據說水鬼會害下水的人淹死，好有機會投胎。The water ghost  may drawn you down so they can have a chance to  Reincarnation

2. Don’t whistle, especially after dark. 不要吹口哨，尤其是天黑之後。
→ 口哨會引來好兄弟，給你招來厄運whistle could attract ghost friend and bring you bad luck 。

3. Don’t tap someone on the shoulder. 不要亂拍他人的肩膀。
→ 據說人的肩頭有兩把保護火，亂拍的話火會熄滅，容易被好兄弟附身It’s said every person has two protecting fire on our shoulder if you smash it out may possessed by ghost。

Play 麻將🀄️ wear red underwear

In our culture red can bring us good luck and wealth!

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The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in Taiwan,In Taiwan we have something to do at the Dragon Boat Festival.Like

1.Dragon boat races

2.eating Zongzi(Delicious sticky rice dumplings, often filled with various ingredients and wrapped in leaves.)

3.Hanging Mugwort & Calamus: Plants hung on doors to ward off evil.

It's a vibrant celebration of history, tradition, and community!

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1.morning markets

2.night markets

3.supermarkets

The differences and the features

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1.The convenience of convenience stores in Taiwan

2.Comparison between Chinese New Year in Taiwan and Thailand

3.Gift-giving taboos in Taiwan

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First, writing someone’s name in red is a big taboo.
It means death.

Second, there is no tipping in Taiwan.
You don’t need to give money after eating or getting a haircut.

Third, in Chinese names, the family name comes first.
For example, "Chen Xiao Mei" — Chen is the family name.

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1.taboos and homophonic of number 2.Table manners:serving chopsticks and spoon,don't stick chopsticks in the bowl

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🇹🇼 Taiwanese Customs, Etiquette, and Taboos

台灣的習俗、禮儀與禁忌（中英對照）

1. Avoid Using “4” or Red Ink for Names

避免使用「4」或紅筆寫名字

The number “4” sounds like “death” in Mandarin, so people avoid it in room numbers or gifts. Also, writing someone’s name in red ink is considered a bad omen.

「4」的發音像「死」，所以在房號或送禮時會避免使用這個數字。此外，用紅筆寫名字被認為是不吉利的行為。

2. Table Manners – No Chopsticks in Rice!

餐桌禮儀：筷子不要插在飯裡！

Never stick chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice. It looks like incense at funerals and is seen as disrespectful. Lay chopsticks flat when not in use.

千萬不要把筷子直插在飯碗中，這會讓人聯想到喪禮上的香，非常不禮貌。筷子不用時應該平放。

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In Taiwan, people show respect to older family members by greeting them politely.

Many Taiwanese people believe that doing good brings good results, and doing bad leads to consequences.

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When giving gifts, avoid clocks, as these can symbolize death.

pointing at the moon is a special Taiwanese taboo, especially told to children. This superstition is often used to teach children respect for nature and the divine. While not everyone believes it literally today, many people still avoid pointing at the moon out of tradition.

During Lunar New Year, Taiwanese families often cook a whole fish, but they don’t finish it — leaving some fish on purpose to symbolize “leftovers” = “abundance.”

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1.Don't point your finger at the moon

2. You can’t whistle at night

3.Don’t stick your chopsticks in the middle of the rice.

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1.Don't stick your chopsticks in the bowl or knock on it.

Sticking ur chopsticks into cooked rice means performing rituals to honor the dead; don't knock on the bowl with chopsticks because that's how homeless people ask for money.

2.Taboos about numbers

Taiwanese society generally believes that "four" is a taboo number because it sounds like "death" in Mandarin, and in many places, floors or room numbers containing "four" are skipped in buildings and elevators. Especially in a hospital, I can assert it's impossible to see Ward No. 4 or Bed No. 4 or the fourth floor, they mostly use "3H" to replace it, it means "three high" I guess.

3.The meaning of different fruits

Apple: It sounds like “peace” in Mandarin, which represents peace and good fortune.

Orange: Its homophonic meaning is "auspicious" in Mandarin, which represents good luck.

Pineapple: The Taiwanese pronunciation is "Wang Lai", which symbolizes in prosperity and thriving business.

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1.Lunar July (Ghost Month) Has Many Taboos

Avoid going out at night, drying clothes outdoors, or picking up red envelopes or coins from the ground.

2.Don’t Move Your Bed Direction Casually

（ I heard this from my mom )

Especially avoid having the head of the bed facing west, as it symbolizes death and the “Western Paradise,” which is associated with the afterlife in Buddhist belief.

3.Avoid Giving Clocks, Shoes, or Umbrellas as Gifts

“Clock” sounds like “end” in Chinese, shoes imply sending someone away, and umbrellas suggest separation, all of which are considered unlucky.