Are there more rude people in Taipei these days or is it just me?

[ranlee]

@nonredneck

You’ve go to be joking about this. When Taiwanese follow you around the store, it is because they think you as a non-Taiwanese will steal something. I still get this after living here for years, more so outside Taipei. You know, the kind of behavior where the clerk follows you and pretends to adjust inventory on the shelf.

…or they get commission for helping you or making a sale

You’d have to be pretty dumb to try to steal something from any store nowadays with CCTVs everywhere. Remember this thread…

Don't be overzealous (Family Mart shoplifting case)

I am in my 40’s and recently came back to Taiwan from Australia to rediscover my cultural heritage and learn the language. In the process I obtained a ROC ID with household registration due to my family familial bloodlines. Now I am being prosecuted for NT5000 for “stealing” a NT60 bag of candy which in fact was intended for the kids. I was already running late and needed a red pen and stationary for student corrections. They didn’t sell it. Being in a rush I accidentally walked out with it. Ke…