Dispute with taxi driver: Payment methods

💬 This is the polite form of 'you', used for people older or in formal situations.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan, politeness is important in interactions, especially with strangers like taxi drivers.

💬 This phrase helps form questions about possibilities.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan, it's common to ask about payment methods ahead to avoid misunderstandings.

💬 When addressing someone politely, use [您] instead of [你].

🇹🇼 Always check if cash or card is preferred before the journey starts.

💬 Literally means 'credit' [信用] 'card' [卡].

🇹🇼 Not all taxis may accept credit cards. It's recommended to carry some cash just in case.

💬 A straightforward way to decline or say 'not possible'.

🇹🇼 Don't be surprised if a taxi driver says this regarding credit card use.

💬 Refers to the speaker and their group, often used inclusively.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan, drivers often refer to their taxi company or association when using 'we'.

💬 Useful for indicating exclusive acceptance or preference.

🇹🇼 This phrase is commonly heard in markets or taxis where only one payment type is accepted.

💬 Statement about limited options for payment.

🇹🇼 In private taxis, this phrase underscores the reliance on cash transactions.

💬 Cash is [現金] in Chinese, frequently used in everyday transactions.

🇹🇼 Taiwan is largely cash-oriented, although digital payments are becoming more common.