If an older man and woman spend lots of time together, going to family gatherings and the like, but they’re NOT dating, what do you call their relationship? Best friends? Dear friends? Or . . . something else? And a marathon runner who’s...
A listener in Taiwan reports that if someone knocks when you’re in public restroom there, the customary response is to knock back! This is part of a complete episode.
visa run n.— «Many people who have come to work in Taiwan have had to undertake the inglorious journey of what is commonly called a “visa run,” in order to acquire the necessary status to work here legally. The phrase instantly brings to...
leisure farming n.— «What is being called “leisure farming,” or agriculture combined with tourism, may play a vital role in the future agricultural development of the Republic of China on Taiwan.» —“Leisure Farming Idea...
Asianovela n.— «Filipino fans around the country are now going crazy over Asianovelas—a local colloquial term used to describe drama series imported from Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan and other parts of Asia.» —“Japanese Live Action...
Panamax n.—Gloss: a cargo ship built to be small enough to go through the Panama Canal. «The ships are bound for Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. (Very little Australian coal goes to China.) The bigger ones are called “Capies”...