Is this normal, weird, or completely unacceptable? We put 20 things and behaviours to the test, and some of our answers might surprise you! From wearing the same underwear two days in a row and talking to yourself to little white lies, awkward social situations and secret habits, ...Show more
We Tried to Design Our Perfect Lives…Then Came the Catch
What if you could redesign your life, but every choice came with an unexpected catch? From teleporting anywhere and swapping lives with celebrities to choosing the perfect home, we're making 12 impossible decisions in our usual mix of Mandarin and English. Would you make the same ...Show more
Our Kids Wouldn't Believe What We Did In Our Childhood
Visit our website: www.mandarinmonkey.comGrowing up in Taiwan and Britain was VERY different! From strict school punishments and childhood freedom to pocket money, video games and family expectations, we look back at our childhoods and ask whether our own kids could survive them ...Show more
Rude in Britain, Normal in Taiwan? 12 Cultural Differences | Ep. 484
Is it rude to walk through a door without saying thank you? Would you tell a stranger how much you earn? And is it acceptable to tell someone they've put on weight?Apparently, the answers depend on whether you're British or Taiwanese.In Mandarin Monkey Podcast Episode 484, Britis ...Show more