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Pigeon/Xiaobei, an American immigrant who has been living in Taiwan since 2017. She discussed her experiences as a foreign woman in Taiwan, including the challenges of dating, cultural integration, and the difficulty of finding appropriate clothing and shoes due to her tall stature. Pigeon explained her decision to call herself an "immigrant" rather than an "expat" to highlight the shared experiences of foreign residents in Taiwan. We also discussed her struggles with learning Mandarin Chinese, including poor experiences with certain language schools and the cultural barriers to deep friendships with local Taiwanese people. The conversation touched on the challenges of maintaining family relationships across international borders, particularly after losing her father while living in Taiwan. *Disclaimer: We both love Taiwan so the things we said wasn't to attack anyone but to be honest of why we love and dislike. *NTD: New Taiwan Dollar Find Pigeon on IG @pigeon_learns_ https://www.instagram.com/pigeon_learns_ Check out her viral video of Chinese greetings https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaAxpQrT4EN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pigeon's services linktr.ee/PigeonLearns If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep110 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (2) ➡️ Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood ➡️ Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ Ep68 Teaching ESL in China w/ Kevin Forslund ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep56 Real Talk with A Polyglot - Turning Language Skills into a Career w/ Ianne Chang 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #WorkinTaiwan #AmericaninTaiwan #LearningChinese #Taiwaneseculture #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Basil and I talked about his native language Shona and his transitions from Zimbabwe to the U.S. as an international college student. What did he think about the food and other cultural differences? Why does he choose to stay in the US after his education? Contact Basil [email protected] If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep117 Between Two Worlds: Zimbabwe to the U.S. ft. Vongai Chokuda ➡️ Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1) ➡️ Ep73 A Story & Tips from a DSO ft. Lindsey Hobson ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanaian and Her Hair ft. Hayil 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #Zimbabwen #internationalstudentinUS #Zimbabwe #beingadoctor #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Vongai first came to South Carolina for a six-month internship in hospitality—but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she unexpectedly found herself staying in the U.S. far longer than planned. Since then, she’s earned her master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and is now working with Mile High 360 in Denver. In this episode, we explore how she navigated building a life in the U.S., while reflecting on the cultural differences (respect, discipline, etc.) and challenges she experienced growing up in Zimbabwe. I also asked her what cultural aspects that she would keep and discard being a multicultural person now. If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanaian and Her Hair ft. Hayil ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide (2) ➡️ Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ Ep77 From International Student to Podcast Producer ft. Emily Wu 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #ZimbabweninUS #studyinginUS #nonprofitleadership #internationalinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

After 11 years of marriage, David and Dolphin continue talking about their Language learning, communication during fights, and cultural adaptations. David is neurodivergent (ADHD). How do they adjust household chores? What caused their frustration in general? What if the frustrations don't disappear or are related to society? I asked them what tips worked for them that might benefit our listeners and what they'd like people to know about their identities and relationships. Stay tuned, give it a listen. Listen to their part 1: Ep115 When Canadian Meets A Taiwanese ft. Dolphin & David (1) If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) ➡️ [International Student] Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ [Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha ➡️ [Asia] Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ [Africa] Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ [TCK] Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #CandianinTaiwan #adultADHD #crossculturalmarriage #microagression #marriageconflicts #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

From the earliest online dating sites, cultural differences and similarities became the norm in relationships and marriages. How do Dolphin and David communicate and compromise throughout the year? Why did they decide to marry? What was it like for David to apply for permanent residency in Taiwan? How do they visit family? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) ➡️ [International Student] Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ [Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha ➡️ [Asia] Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ [Africa] Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ [TCK] Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #CCR #crossculturalrelationship #permanantresidency #CanadianinTaiwan #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

After leaving China for a business trip, Tanya couldn't go back to her husband due to covid. She went back to Australia 5 years ago. How did she deal with this separation with immigration laws, finances and everything. How does working in China complicate the paperwork? Being apart in Australia and the US, it has been a tough process for them. Her book: Misunderstood Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK on IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck/ Her previous episodes Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep93 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (1) w/ Jamil ➡️ Ep88 Doing Grad School in Denver w/ Celine ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne ➡️ Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #AustralianinChina #livingapart #StudyingChinese #TCK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Tanya has been on my show a few times talking about her work with Third Culture Kids (TCKs). This time, she shared her journey growing up, working in China, and finding her career in supporting TCKs. Her book: Misunderstood Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK on IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck/ Her previous episodes Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep93 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (1) w/ Jamil ➡️ Ep88 Doing Grad School in Denver w/ Celine ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne ➡️ Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #AustralianinChina #AustralianInUS #StudyingChinese #TCK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

In this episode, I talked about why I went back to India after 6 years, the people and experiences I had during this super short trip, and how I reflected in between trips—big thanks to Rajesh uncle, Nipa auntie, Krishna, Pratee,k and Shubham. Writing with Fire Documentary https://youtu.be/MFBWKklVEOU?si=6zylttFjhu_2kops If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping  ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping ➡️ Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/ Ping ➡️ Ep65 On Saving Money ➡️ Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #travelinIndia #Mumbai #Indianculture #writingwithfire #castesystem #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

I talked about how I landed on my current job as an Educational Learning Specialist at a medical school in Colorado. Med schools in the US are different from other countries and how do students strive for success? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping  ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping ➡️ Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/ Ping ➡️ Ep65 On Saving Money ➡️ Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #MedicalEducationinUS #Medicalschool #Learningspecialists #educationallearning #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Suman continues to tell us about his experience, fears, and concerns about cultures. We compared a bit of Indian and American culture. Being an international professional in the US can be unpredictable, and how does he navigate this?  Part 1: Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1) Suman's IG @sirivellasuman https://www.instagram.com/sirivellasuman If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1) ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping ➡️ Ep72 Fulbright Scholar in China w/Lindsey Hobson ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #TeluguinUS #internationalstudents #ITsupport #workinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Suman came to the US to study Geographic Information Systems. He encountered numerous interesting or culturally different clients at the IT center on campus. How did he handle them when clients were demanding? How did he adjust to cultural differences in Colorado, coming from a South Indian culture? Don't forget to follow up on part 2 of this episode.   Suman's IG @sirivellasuman https://www.instagram.com/sirivellasuman Our last episode, Ep85 Going Home as A New Comer/Reverse Culture Shock w/ Ping If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1) ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping ➡️ Ep72 Fulbright Scholar in China w/Lindsey Hobson ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #TeluguinUS #internationalstudents #ITsupport #workinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

OuOu and Rohit met in the university and started living together during COVID time. How do Taiwaneses and Indians get along? What happened to the ice-cream? What cultural adjustments did they experience? How did they get through differences and move forward in their relationship in such a close proximity? OuOu has a Mandarin episode on my other channel. Search 香料茶時間 If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep96 Doc Student from Chennai to Colorado w/ Sneha ➡️ Ep92 From Taiwan to Finland (Part 2) w/ Ralph ➡️ Ep90 I'm From Georgia, the Country w/ Elene ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah ➡️ Ep68Teaching ESL in China w/ Kevin Foslund 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #TaiwaneseIndiancouple #crossculturalcouples #crossculturalrelationships #ImmigrantsinUK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Diversity in a South African and American sense. What about it? Egon and Jo shared their view on race and culture. Being a foreign spouse, what did Jo go through during the marriage registration? Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/ www.hopp.bio/journey-africa Don't forget to listen to Ep106 for the first part. If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew ➡️ Ep46 High School and All That Jazz w/ Charles Jai-Sheng Lin ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Ego from South Africa and Jo from Taiwan. They met unexpectedly, sparking chemistry that led to a profound exploration of their diverse cultural backgrounds. We discuss unique cultural concepts, from how natural disasters like earthquakes shaped Jo’s perspective to how Ego sees nature's power in South Africa. Their story also includes pivotal moments like a cross-cultural marriage proposal, navigating immigration interviews, and humorous exchanges—like how something as simple as a chocolate bar led to conversations about their differences. Finally, Ego and Jo share how these experiences inspired them to start a travel touring agency in Africa, blending their distinct worldviews to offer a unique travel experience. Join us for an inspiring journey of love, decisions, and cross-cultural understanding! Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/ www.hopp.bio/journey-africa 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Chemistry Happened (08:34) Earthquake/Nature Disasters/Reunion/Decisions (16:56) Cross-cultural Proposal/Immigration Interview (26:36) Cultural Differences/Choco Bar?/Greetings If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew ➡️ Ep46 High School and All That Jazz w/ Charles Jai-Sheng Lin ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Ernesto and I had a great conversation about our relationships, marriages, and different perspectives on gender expectations. Please let us know what you think about the new format of content. :) The book mentioned "His Needs and Her Needs, ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49245.His_Needs_Her_Needs⁠ If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1) ➡️ Ep73 A Story & Tips from a DSO w/ Lindsey Hobson ➡️ Ep69 Filipino Angeleno w/ Vera ➡️ Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew ➡️ Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman ➡️ Ep40 Learning Your ABCantonese and Growing up in a Vietnamese Chinese Family w/ Alison 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #relationships #gender #marriage #relationshipexpections#crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad