mercoledì 6 agosto 2014

26 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning In Taiwan

Can I get some ice water? Not boiling though. Like, cold…with ice cubes in it.


Scooter


Scooter


What it usually means: A child's toy or a motorized bicycle.
What it means in Taiwan:One of the hundreds of small motorcycles on the road at any given hour.


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7-11


7-11


What it usually means: A convenience store attached to some gas stations.
What it means in Taiwan: A 24-hour restaurant, bill-paying station, ticket booth, grocery/liquor store, atm, and bathroom located on every street corner.


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Beer


Beer


What it usually means: Any beer. Perhaps PBR or Bud light?
What it means in Taiwan: TAIWAN BEER!!!


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A glass of water


A glass of water


What it usually means: A cold and refreshing glass of water.
What it means in Taiwan: A boiling hot mug of unflavored, undrinkable sadness.


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