Chai with Ping | Immigrants | Cross-Cultures

Pigeon/Xiaobei, an American immigrant who has been living in Taiwan since 2017. She discussed her experiences as a foreign woman in Taiwan, including the challenges of dating, cultural integration, and the difficulty of finding appropriate clothing and shoes due to her tall stature. Pigeon explained her decision to call herself an "immigrant" rather than an "expat" to highlight the shared experiences of foreign residents in Taiwan. We also discussed her struggles with learning Mandarin Chinese, including poor experiences with certain language schools and the cultural barriers to deep friendships with local Taiwanese people. The conversation touched on the challenges of maintaining family relationships across international borders, particularly after losing her father while living in Taiwan. *Disclaimer: We both love Taiwan so the things we said wasn't to attack anyone but to be honest of why we love and dislike. *NTD: New Taiwan Dollar Find Pigeon on IG @pigeon_learns_ https://www.instagram.com/pigeon_learns_ Check out her viral video of Chinese greetings https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaAxpQrT4EN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pigeon's services linktr.ee/PigeonLearns If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep110 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (2) ➡️ Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood ➡️ Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ Ep68 Teaching ESL in China w/ Kevin Forslund ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo ➡️ Ep56 Real Talk with A Polyglot - Turning Language Skills into a Career w/ Ianne Chang 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #WorkinTaiwan #AmericaninTaiwan #LearningChinese #Taiwaneseculture #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Basil and I talked about his native language Shona and his transitions from Zimbabwe to the U.S. as an international college student. What did he think about the food and other cultural differences? Why does he choose to stay in the US after his education? Contact Basil [email protected] If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep117 Between Two Worlds: Zimbabwe to the U.S. ft. Vongai Chokuda ➡️ Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1) ➡️ Ep73 A Story & Tips from a DSO ft. Lindsey Hobson ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanaian and Her Hair ft. Hayil 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #Zimbabwen #internationalstudentinUS #Zimbabwe #beingadoctor #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

Vongai first came to South Carolina for a six-month internship in hospitality—but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she unexpectedly found herself staying in the U.S. far longer than planned. Since then, she’s earned her master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and is now working with Mile High 360 in Denver. In this episode, we explore how she navigated building a life in the U.S., while reflecting on the cultural differences (respect, discipline, etc.) and challenges she experienced growing up in Zimbabwe. I also asked her what cultural aspects that she would keep and discard being a multicultural person now. If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanaian and Her Hair ft. Hayil ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide (2) ➡️ Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ Ep77 From International Student to Podcast Producer ft. Emily Wu 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #ZimbabweninUS #studyinginUS #nonprofitleadership #internationalinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

After 11 years of marriage, David and Dolphin continue talking about their Language learning, communication during fights, and cultural adaptations. David is neurodivergent (ADHD). How do they adjust household chores? What caused their frustration in general? What if the frustrations don't disappear or are related to society? I asked them what tips worked for them that might benefit our listeners and what they'd like people to know about their identities and relationships. Stay tuned, give it a listen. Listen to their part 1: Ep115 When Canadian Meets A Taiwanese ft. Dolphin & David (1) If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) ➡️ [International Student] Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ [Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha ➡️ [Asia] Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ [Africa] Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ [TCK] Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #CandianinTaiwan #adultADHD #crossculturalmarriage #microagression #marriageconflicts #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

From the earliest online dating sites, cultural differences and similarities became the norm in relationships and marriages. How do Dolphin and David communicate and compromise throughout the year? Why did they decide to marry? What was it like for David to apply for permanent residency in Taiwan? How do they visit family? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2) ➡️ [International Student] Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine ➡️ [Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha ➡️ [Asia] Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney ➡️ [Africa] Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil ➡️ [TCK] Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO 🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping 👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] #CCR #crossculturalrelationship #permanantresidency #CanadianinTaiwan #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad