tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26205275.post124877836026797246..comments2008-10-07T20:03:41.194+08:00IslaFormosanoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26205275.post-74461727656139231632008-10-07T19:53:00.000+08:002008-10-07T19:53:00.000+08:00I agree with your comments about most people in Taiwan shying away from exercise - the number of people I've seen jumping on a scooter to ride less than 100 metres is amazing, however most western countries are the same. Sports (and arts) are not actively promoted by the government, nor are valued by the general populace (unless you are a baseball player or can "get rich" through your sport). I would guess that the Taiwanese who did well in individual sports in Beijing have probably spent most of their lives being treated as wierdos by most Taiwanese. As to white skin, this is big in other parts of asia also, for the reasons you mention. Down south round Kaoshiung and thereabouts women seem more comfortable with dark skin....Hello Xu Xuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342425344077550696noreply@blogger.com