More Alike Than We Think

More Alike Than We Think

We will learn about the things that tie Taiwan and the USA together. I think we will discover that we have more in common than you think. 我們將會學習台灣和美國之間的聯繫。我相信我們會發現，這兩者之間有比你想像中更多的共同點。

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What do you think is the biggest difference between Taiwan and the USA?

People usualy focus on the differences...

BUT we share a lot of things:

1. Democratic Values 民主
2. Pop Culture and Entertainment 流行文化
3. Education and Ambition
4. Food Culture

Poll

Who do you think was born and raised in Taiwan?

• Jeremy Lin

• Mike Trout

• Bo Gritz

• Andrew Yang

Poll

Whick two people do you think were born and raised in the USA?

• 關穎珊

• 徐穗琪

• 朱棣文

• 林子偉

​There are more and more Asians in the USA. Asian food and culture is becoming an important part of American culture.
在美國，亞裔人口越來越多。亞洲的飲食和文化正在成為美國文化的重要組成部分。

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​Josh's Hometown and Neighboring cities:
Chino Hills Demographics Asian: 39.99% White: 32.85% Two or more races: 13.4% Other race: 9.17%

​Diamond Bar Demographics Asian: 59.39% White: 21.28% Two or more races: 7.63% Other race: 7.18%
Rowland Heights Demographics: Asian: 60.46% Other race: 18.64% White: 12.62% Two or more races: 6.07%

Music is a big part of our lives. I think a lot of you like American music. Guess what? We like Taiwanese music too!

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​Music, Movies, and Sports

Poll

These are some very popular singers in the USA. Do you like any of these singers? Pick as many as you want.

• NewJeans

• (G)IDLE

• Taylor Swift

• Drake

​We both love baseball and basketball!

Sports

​We both love Kpop!

​​Music

We both love Anime and Japanese culture

​​Anime

We both love Mario, Pokemon, Apex, GTA, and PUBG

​​Video Games

Poll

Pick the ones you like!

• Sports

• Music

• Anime

• Video Games

Poll

Do you support any Taiwanese baseball or basketball teams?

• YES!

• no

​Taiwan and the USA are examples to the world. We both value freedom and human life.

​台灣和美國是世界的榜樣。我們都重視自由與人命

Freedom and Human Rights

Poll

Which democratic value do both Taiwan and the USA have in common? 台灣和美國有哪些共同的民主價值？

• Freedom of Speech 言論自由

• Free Elections 自由選舉

• Equal Rights 平等權利

• All of the Above 以上皆是

78% of Americans like Taiwan

Pew Research shows that over 2/3 of Americans like and support 支持 Taiwan.

​Both countries value freedom. We think people have rights (人權) that should never be taken away.

​​Taiwan

Both countries have free elections were citizens 公民 vote for representatives 議員, the President and new laws.

​​USA

Poll

Let's vote! Who would you vote for President?

• Lisa

• Curry

• Spongebob

• Nezuko

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Where do you think this is?

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What is one word you think of when you hear "freedom"? 當你聽到「自由」時，你會想到哪一個詞？

• Pilot

• Writer

• Dancer

• YouTuber

• Entrepreneur

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​Dream Jobs

• Actor

• Influencer

• Programmer

• Singer

• Teacher

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And dream jobs numbers 11 through 20 are: DJ, blogger, doctor, professor, flight attendant, firefighter, judge, lawyer, attorney and psychologist.

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​People want something new

​People want to express entreprenurial spirit 企業家精神

People want travel and adventure

​People want to care and connect

Poll

Which do you think are important?

• trying something new

• entreprenurship 企業家精神

• Travel

• Helping others and making connections

Every American student learns about Moon Festival, Lunar New Year and our zodiac sign 生肖. Some schools even have a party where we eat Taiwanese food.

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​School

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What American holidays do we learn about in Taiwan?

We also have student government 自治市. We vote for class leaders, like the class president. We do this in elementary, junior high, high school, and college

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​School

We also have a lot of tests and homework. Our tests are just different. There are more free response questions 申論題 and less multiple choice questions 選擇題.

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​School

Poll

Do you prefer free response questions or multiple choice?

• free response 申論題

• multiple choice 選擇題

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How many hours of homework do you think our students have every week?

According 根據 to US News junior high school students have 13 hours of homework per week!

​​USA

According 根據 to Taipei Times junior high students have 10-15 hours of homework per week!

Taiwan

Food is a very important part of Taiwan. Taiwan is famous for its snacks and night markets!

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Food Culture

America is famous for food, too. Our chains spread around the world. We are known for having international cuisine.

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​Food Culture

​chain: 餐廳連鎖
international cuisine: 國際美食

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What's your favorite American food?

​We have boba everywhere. We have local chains and Taiwan chains.

Boba

​Taiwanese fried chicken is famous in the USA. You can find it at any local Taiwanese restaraunt.

​​Popcorn Chicken

​We have Ba Fang Dumplings and Din Tai Fung. We have Ba Fang in my hometown.

​​Dumplings

​A lot of Americans think Taiwan invented hot pot!

​​Hot Pot

​Popular Taiwanese Food in the USA