上班族必備軟實力

[Richard was decanted in 1997. Before that, he was in America on the top shelf, next to the pickled beets.]
If you could put Taiwan into a can, you would have an exciting product indeed. There are many slogans to put on the packaging and promotional materials.

[Richard is 3/32 Choctaw. The Choctaws are one of the Five Civilized Tribes.]
Long before the Europeans came to North America, Native Americans were living on the land. There were hundreds of tribes, most with a unique language and culture. The explorers were looking for a passage to India and believed that they had found one. They called the native people “Indians” and the name stuck. The name “American Indians” also was a term that was used often. Today, Native Americans” is the preferred term.

[Richard has been sensing the future from Taipei since 1997.]
I used to be psychic. I could foretell trends and events. Many of my predictions proved to be accurate. With a flash of insight, I could see the outcome of a sporting match or political election. The next fashion crazes were within sight of my mind’s eye.

The YouBike program in Taipei is beneficial in many ways. It is good for the environment, it promotes better health, and it helps alleviate traffic congestion. Every day more people are riding YouBikes around. Taipei will have a healthier population and less pollution because of it.
   

[Richard has lived here for 18 years and thinks that Taiwan is his cup of tea.]
Taiwan has excellent teas. The people here are very proud of them. They have red tea, black tea, green tea, and many others. The best tea is grown on the high mountains. The sparse air up there gives the tea rich aroma and smooth taste.

*Richard has lived in Taiwan for over 18 years. His battles with these insect pests have reached an uneasy stalemate.
 

[Richard has a smart phone that is too smart for its own good.]
Younger people, kids, adults, and the elderly all have them. Devices are everywhere. Playing games, texting, and watching video are some of the things that people are doing all the time. On the train, on the bus, or on foot, it seems that everyone has closed themselves off in their own little worlds.

[Richard eats out often in Taiwan. (Unless you don't count McDonald's.)]
Outside food in Taiwan has been getting more and more healthy. Convenience stores are now stocking a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They are in the aisle next to the ice cream and between the potato chips and the candy bar racks.
 

[Richard went to the weiya and stayed relatively sober this time.]
At the end of each lunar year, businesses in Taiwan have a dinner in honor of their employees. It is called the weiya, or year-end banquet. This is a celebration for a year of hard work. People have poured their souls into the company and the management needs to show their appreciation.

[Richard is tall, puts ketchup on all his food, and has a big nose.]
Foreigners get upset about some of the commercials shown on TV in Taiwan. Even some product names can upset the expatriate community.