Other than being familiar with squatting flat footed over a hole in the floor that is called a toilet and bringing your own paper.
Most places at least have western toilet options. Itâs very rare I come across a place that only has the old hole in the ground (maybe once a month). Itâs fine to piss into the hole, but if I had to take a dump Iâd hold it (even though pooping in that way is supposed to be healthier for the colon than sitting on a toilet, which scrunches up your abdomen). But I digressâŚ
Taiwan hasnât really changed me on a mental or spiritual level, since Iâve previously lived and worked in Japan and South Korea. Not the same, but they have enough in common that the adjustment isnât too severe. I guess itâs just made me more aware of my surroundings when crossing the street, since itâs the wild west out here with scooters zipping around in all directions and a general lack of sidewalks to find refuge on. The air pollution is also an adjustment for my body in general. Feel like I lose my breath a lot these days. Finally started wearing a mask. Besides that, usual stuff like new language, food, etc., but nothing too life changing tbh.
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This x 1000.
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Never ever once used one of those toilets. No need
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Born and raised here+have difficulties with the squatting shitholes. Itâs not nearly as much a sanitary/cultural concern as an anatomical one. I just canât squat properly like my friends canâŚhow do they do that thing with their legs??? Unfathomable.
I just donât see squat toilets as commonly as you guys. Even places that have them usually have a western option. Do you live in the countryside?
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On the positive side, Taiwan has taught me to save and invest for the future and place emphasis on family. On the negative side, Taiwan has taught me to drive like a crazy Italian and burp loudly in public.
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Still adjusting after all these years, every day when walking on the street or watching the Taiwan âNewsâ accidentally I know there is still a need for adjusting.
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My biggest change and also my biggest worry is that I no longer have my guard up for crazy people or people with guns or knives or meth heads or insensitive police sneaking up behind me.
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I am happier. 1000Xhappier.
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I donât think you really have to worry about losing that once youâve developed itâŚkind of like learning how to ride a bike. Whenever I visit the U.S., my âtweaker radarâ just automatically turns on.
Ive found the joy of picking my nose without worrying what people think since they are all doing it too.
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I was gonna mention that, but felt slightly sheepish about it. At least I havenât reached the âroll it around between finger and thumb while examining it closely from various anglesâ stageâŚsomething I see with shocking frequency on public transportation.
Sheepish? Youâre* a cow!
Iâm pretty crass so I lay it out here gladly
*Edited
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You got me 
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Went from skeptic about national health care to believer. Went from gun toter to gun controller. Accepted fact finally that I am racist due to my belief that Chinese people canât operate motorized vehicles.
. . . Also became much better engineer because of so much exposure to wide range of manufacturing technologies.
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Iâm not a grammar nazi. Just alt-write. 
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His belly-button
My belly-button