Excuse me. Is anyone in that seat next to you?
No, I don't think so.
Do you mind if I put my jacket there?
No. It's no problem. Are you American?
Yes. And you?
No. I'm from Taiwan. Can't you see?
Well, there are many Chinese Americans, you know. And your English is very good. You sound like an American.
I don't think so. You are flattering me.
No, really. I can only hear a little accent.
Are you flying home?
Well, yes. Actually, I'm going back to visit.
You were visiting Taiwan?
No, I'm going back to America to visit. I'm from America, but I don't live there now. I live in Taichung.
Really! You live in Taiwan!
Yes. Why not?
May I ask what your job is in Taiwan?
Sure. I teach history in a university. Have you heard of Dong-Hai University?
Of course. It's a good school. How long have you lived in Taichung?
I have lived in Taichung for two years now. So this is the second time I am going back to states. I go back once a year to visit my family.
It must be strange for you to live in Taiwan.
No, it isn't strange at all. Many people from Taiwan move to America too, you know. Do you think it is strange for them?
No. Well, I don't know. But Taiwan is so crowded. Don't you miss life in America?