467 - What? A Taiwanese Doesn't Like Stinky Tofu?! | What? We're Shy Leos?!

In this episode of Meeting Yating, Ula and Yating continue getting to know each other through a series of fun, unexpected, and surprisingly personal questions.How can two Leos be so shy? Why do both teachers give off a "don't talk to me" first impression? And perhaps most shocking of all... how can a Taiwanese person not love stinky tofu?The conversation jumps from personality types and school memories to food culture, including the great fried vs. steamed stinky tofu debate, sweet vs. savoury rice dumplings, and what it really means to be a foodie in Taiwan.Yating also shares the story of how she ended up living in Sweden after meeting her partner, including long-distance challenges, visa interviews, Swedish relationship laws, and the unique concept of sambo.Along the way, they discuss how they cope with bad moods, the benefits of exercise, chocolate therapy, whether they're cat people or dog people, and the different ways people show their true personalities depending on the situation.A relaxed and natural Mandarin conversation filled with cultural insights, personal stories, and plenty of unexpected tangents.In this episode:Why two Leos can still be shyFirst impressions vs. realityFried or steamed stinky tofu?Sweet or savoury rice dumplings?Life in Sweden as a Taiwanese expatLong-distance relationships and visa challengesHow exercise can improve your moodCat people vs. dog peopleFood culture in TaiwanPerfect for Mandarin learners who enjoy authentic conversations, real-life stories, and getting to know the people behind Mandarin Monkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.