外國人旅台心得「行人地獄」再上榜 嘆走路要看駕駛臉色
台灣交通混亂、行人路權不被重視議題掀起討論，更有外媒稱為「行人地獄」，國外論壇上也有網友分享來台灣旅遊心得，表示交通很危險，走路要看駕駛臉色，更透露他絕對不會在台灣開車或騎摩托車，但YouBike系統相當方便，雖然他不會在馬路上騎車。
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外國網友在美國知名論壇Reddit發文表示，自己陪台灣籍妻子到台旅遊3週，整體而言相當喜歡這段生活經驗，並希望能夠再次到訪台灣，他在文中分享對台灣的觀察，其中對於交通問題相當有感。
這名網友直指台灣交通不好，他永遠不會在台灣開車或騎機車；自行車道和人行道也沒有建設完全，走路或騎自行車很危險，雖然某些地方有設置行人道或自行車道，但通常會被停放的機車占據；在路上行走時，要時時刻刻注意車輛，更要看駕駛臉色。不過台灣的YouBike非常方便，但騎車需要小心，他不會在馬路上騎自行車。
雖然台灣的交通是個缺點，他還是列舉了許多台灣的優點，像是美食、飲料很多，可以從清晨吃到深夜，去台灣之前一定要減肥，不過臭豆腐真的很臭，遠離它，或是勇敢嘗試看看；台灣人很友善，對遊客總是會給予耐心的協助，店員們就算工作很長時間，也會給客人笑臉；廁所無處不在，而且很乾淨，某些地方還有設置性別友善廁所，不過要注意廁所衛生紙夠不夠。
另外，便利商店真的很方便，幾乎無處不在，而且24小時營業，可以在便利商店提款、寄東西、影印掃描文件、在店裡吃飯等；台灣的公共衛生系統也很方便，診所林立，就算是小感冒也能得到協助，而且就算戶外不用戴口罩了，多數人還是會戴著；很多事情都以生動活潑的方式呈現，就連台灣的縣市首長都會嘗試在活動中，表現出可愛的一面。
該名網友最後還指出，台灣喜餅有點過度包裝，每個餅乾都是獨立包裝，再放在精美的盒子裡；他也建議，最好讓岳父、岳母知道你很照顧他們的女兒，像是幫她提東西、吃飯端盤子、幫她買東西等。
My Observations from Taiwan as a Visitor
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These are my side notes about Taiwan after spending just over three weeks in the country with my Taiwanese wife. Overall, I loved the entire experience and look forward to returning!
Super delicious food! Eating starts from early in the morning until late at night. Lose some weight before travelling to Taiwan.
The loveliest people! You see sweeter people more common in the South area (or maybe other than Taipei). Don’t take it wrong, Taipei people are also super friendly but just a little different.
Respect is of utmost importance among people. Be polite.
People are generally relaxed, patient and tolerant. They are helpful to tourists.
People give significance to sports activities. The government encourages the communities to do more sports, and they provide fixed exercise gear in public parks.
The traffic is no good. I would never ever drive a car or ride a motorcycle in Taiwan
It is recommended to show the parents-in-law you look after your Taiwanese wife/girlfriend, such as carrying her stuff, serving her plate while having food, helping her shop, etc.
There is a delicious variety of drinks, such as teas, juices, etc.
Undeveloped biking and walking tracks. It is often dangerous to walk or ride a bike as there are no dedicated trails (there are in some areas, but they are generally occupied by parked motorcycles). You need to pay attention to other vehicles, especially motorcycles while walking on the street at all times. Local people walking on the roads seem to rely on motorcyclists and drivers and do not pay enough attention.
Underdeveloped consumer/ return policy. Before buying anything, ask if you could return or exchange it.
Well-developed elder communities, which appear to be exceptionally social.
Toilets are everywhere, and they are clean! Some of the public restrooms have Japanese-style butt cleaners.
Some venues have toilets separated for only females and all other genders, showing their thoughtfulness toward LGBT people
A single toilet roll is provided at the sink area of some of the public toilets for sharing, and there is none in the individual bathrooms. Make sure you grab a sufficient amount before toileting.
YouBikes are super convenient. However, be careful while riding. I wouldn’t ride in the traffic.
Working conditions are harsh, but employees do not reflect their stress on you. If you go to a store, you can still see staff members’ smiling faces, although they worked over 10 hours.
The weather and plantation ultimately change from north to south.
Many things are communicated in an animated way - interesting. Even the city governors are trying to look cute in events (for example, new year events).
Packaging is magnificently exaggerated. One of the wedding gifts was a box of cookies. Each cookie was packed separately with strong plastic. They were put into a fancy box. Another package was wrapped around the cartoon box, and it was put in another plastic bag.
Self-escape gears from the high floors in case of fire are quite impressive.
Stinky tofu truly stinks. Keep away! Or, be brave and try it; you may love it.
Convenient stores like 7-Eleven and Family Mart are really convenient. They are literally at every corner and open 24 hours. You can find anything you need, cash-out money from the ATMs, post an item, copy/scan documents, even buy a box of instant noodles, cook with available hot water and eat in the shop.
GPs everywhere; I am told that people get sick so often here, and that is the reason. Edit: It suggested that the public health system is well-funded by the government and the people tend to see doctors even they get a little cold. So, I should correct that it is not because people get sick quite often.
People still wear masks outside even though it is not obligated any longer.
Negotiation works! I was strictly advised that I should not do negotiations in Taiwan. When I tried it at some of the shops, I noticed that it works pretty well, and local people are quite open to it.
Don’t get ripped off! When you enter a shop, ask if there is any discount on the item you want. Most of the time, the discounts are not reflected on the price label, and they may not tell you about the sale unless you ask.