Ep.180 你說話太直接了嗎？🙃🤡 Let’s Talk About Indirect Talk

Bitesize Chinese 一口中文 · Sep 1, 2025 · 13m

Have you ever noticed that Taiwanese people often avoid being too direct in conversation? Instead of saying “no,” you’ll hear phrases like 「再看看」(I’ll take another look) or 「改天再約」(let’s meet another day). In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into the cultural reasons behind this communication style — from harmony and face to subtle ways of leaving room for flexibility.

In this episode, we cover:

– What “indirect speech” means in Taiwanese culture

– Everyday examples like 「再聯絡」「我再考慮看看」「應該可以喔」

– Why avoiding “no” and softening your tone is considered polite

– How concepts like harmony, face…