When Yam Meets Kiwi

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When Yam Meets Kiwi

A podcast hosted by Switch, Reese, and Ethan (YunTech University, Taiwan) and Nathaniel (Massey University, New Zealand), sharing real stories of cultural differences in everyday life. From polite refusals to cheerful acceptance, from classrooms to celebrations, we explore how culture shapes the way we see the world. Episodes run a friendly, snackable 5–10 minutes.Why Yam & Kiwi? Taiwan is fondly nicknamed the “Yam Island,” and New Zealand is known as “Kiwi”—two islands, two ways, one conversation.

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    EP.1 The Gift Exchange Mystery between Taiwan and New Zealand

    Why do Taiwanese people politely decline gifts, while New Zealanders accept them with gratitude? This episode unwraps cultural expectations in giving and receiving.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast hosted by Switch, Reese, and Ethan (YunTech University, Taiwan) and Nathaniel (Massey University, New Zealand), sharing real stories of cultural differences in everyday life. From polite refusals to cheerful acceptance, from classrooms to celebrations, we explore how culture shapes the way we see the world. Episodes run a friendly, snackable 5–10 minutes.Why Yam & Kiwi? Taiwan is fondly nicknamed the “Yam Island,” and New Zealand is known as “Kiwi”—two islands, two ways, one conversation.

HOSTED BY

Ethan, Switch, Reese, Nathenial

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