From what I’ve read, one of the most common business ideas people come up with whilst staying in Taiwan is proof checking English in business applications. Seemingly due to the simplicity of the operation (having above average English appears to be the only pre-requisite), it’s the natural progression from teaching whilst your Chinese speaking ability isn’t quite there yet.

It was Chinese New Year and I found myself staying at my boss’ family home. One morning we were up early to visit the local temple when I was handed a juice box (or prima if you’re from Australia) of milk tea.

After reading the brand Assam, which I’d never heard of before, I realised something was bugging me and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. After further intense concentration and staring at the Assam packaging design however, I finally realised just what it was my subconscious had picked up on.

I wasn’t just holding any milk tea, I was holding ass milk tea.

Yes I was kinda bored at the time but I mean really… surely somebody at Assam saw that coming when they decided to print Assam next to milk tea on their packaging.

If only they’d thought to hire me as an English consultant. 20 seconds alone with a box of their tea and I could’ve saved Assam from years of taunting and embarrassment.


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