Ever been glared at by a taxi driver in Shanghai just for trying to be polite? 😠

In Episode 3, Yun Yun shares her embarrassing mistake of calling a Mainland driver "Big Brother" (a huge cultural no-no!). Kevin and Yun Yun break down exactly how to hail a ride, address the driver, and get your receipt without sounding like a lost tourist.

We cover the critical differences between the "Efficiency Culture" of Didi in China and the "Chatty Culture" of Uber/Taxis in Taiwan.

📝 **Transport Vocabulary Cheat Sheet:**

**The Vehicle:**

* Mainland: 出租车 (Chūzū chē)

* Taiwan: 计程车 (Jìchéng chē) or "Little Yellow" (小黄)

**Addressing the Driver (Crucial!):**

* Mainland: 师傅 (Shīfu) - "Master" (Respectful) ✅

* Mainland: 大哥 (Dàgē) - "Big Brother" (Too casual/gangster) ❌

* Taiwan: 司机大哥 (Sījī Dàgē) - Friendly & Polite ✅

**Hailing a Ride:**

* Mainland: 打车 (Dǎ chē) - "Hit a car" (Forceful)

* Taiwan: 叫车 (Jiào chē) - "Call a car" (Gentle)

**For Business Travelers (Reimbursement):**

* Mainland: 发票 (Fāpiào) - Official Invoice

* Taiwan: 收据 (Shōujù) + 统编 (Tǒngbiān) - Receipt + Tax ID

💡 **Cultural Insight:**

In Mainland China, rides are often silent and efficient. In Taiwan, be prepared for a "friendly chat" about the weather, food, or politics!

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