{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/6a076af5d98ee73f6342ddd7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"467 - Meeting Ya Ting ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/1778870913181-fa90cfef-a95e-4c0d-9d23-35d06120fb03.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Ula sits down with new Mandarin Monkey teacher Yating for a fun first conversation together.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss the kinds of questions Taiwanese people always ask when meeting someone new, including where you’re from, your star sign, and whether you’re an I person or a J person. The conversation also explores life abroad, cultural differences between Taiwan, the UK, and Sweden, and the small daily habits that become surprisingly emotional when living overseas.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics include:</p><ul><li>Taiwanese social culture</li><li>Astrology and personality types in Taiwan</li><li>Introvert vs extrovert (I vs E)</li><li>Planning personalities (J vs P)</li><li>Shoes inside the house</li><li>Food hygiene differences</li><li>Public changing rooms in Sweden</li><li><br></li></ul><p>A relaxed and natural Mandarin conversation for learners who enjoy culture, personality discussions, and everyday life topics.</p>","author_name":"Mandarin Monkey"}