- The ratio of 7-Elevens to Americans is 100:1.
- Karaoke and board games are more popular than going to the bar.
- SCOOTERS EVERYWHERE.
- The only places you’ve ever been cold are on top of Alishan and under the air conditioning unit.
- You can’t understand why the Taiwanese dress as if they live in Antarctica.
- Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries… all berries have dropped off the face of the earth.
- Tea is secondary only to oxygen.
- You have to remind yourself that it’s a garbage truck, not an ice cream truck.
- You’re confused why “pig’s blood” and “cake” are used in reference to each other.
- 30 degrees is REALLY hot!
- The irony of being in Asia and seeing a “Made in USA” label.
- Quaker oats have been replaced with Quaker noodles.
- Everything looks expensive (but it’s actually not!)
- The night markets are magical.
Mandarin Allison 
I love all your points, especially “tea is only secondary to oxygen!” It’s so interesting to see my living place through the eye of an American 😀 I miss the days when we explore Taiwan together and I miss seeing you all loving Taiwan!