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cover of episode Ep.40 為什麼台灣人那麼常說「不好意思」?🥹🙇‍♂️ Is Taiwan truly “the island that never stops apologizing”?

Ep.40 為什麼台灣人那麼常說「不好意思」?🥹🙇‍♂️ Is Taiwan truly “the island that never stops apologizing”?

2023/11/20
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In this episode, we debunk the myth that Taiwan is "the island that never stops apologizing" by exploring the different meanings and usages of the common Taiwanese phrase "不好意思." Join us as we discuss how it can convey shyness, serve as an apology, act as a polite sentence starter, and even be used to get someone's attention. Tune in to discover the fascinating nuances of this unique Taiwanese Mandarin usage! Episode Outline:

  • Thank you message!
  • Background of 「不好意思」
  • Usage #1 - shyness
  • Usage #2 - apology
  • Usage #3 - politeness
  • Usage #4 - getting attention
  • Usage overview + example sentences

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