這幾個問題別問外國人!台灣人最容易踩的社交地雷英文

這幾個問題別問外國人!台灣人最容易踩的社交地雷英文

From 5分鐘情境英文馬上用 | MJ英語 | MJ English by MJ English / MJ英語

June 2, 2026 · 11 min

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The episode discusses social questions that Taiwanese people often ask, which can be considered inappropriate in Western cultures.

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People in this episode

Host: MJ English / MJ英語

Guest: Vivian

Topics covered

  • social etiquette
  • cultural differences
  • communication
  • language learning
  • workplace norms

Keywords

  • social landmines
  • cultural sensitivity
  • age questions
  • salary taboo
  • communication skills

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