【律師的美國🇺🇸留學生活】 生活的態度（上）
TAIWAN Lawyer’s USA🇺🇸 studying abroad experience （part 1)
(Eng ver below)
如果有人問我去美國學到什麼？
我一定會說Be tough! 硬起來！
- 為自己發聲打破「不可能」
以前在學校跟中國朋友聊到申請美國法學院的時候，他說沒出到申請費（75美金）；另一邊的南非朋友則說，她們國家雖然說英文但仍然要考TOEFL (去美國唸書的英文檢定）她們國家也不在豁免考托福的行列裡，但她卻不用考。
為什麼？
因為這兩人都寫信好好跟學校溝通了一番！
突然那申請書上、白字黑字寫的：沒有例外！…
在我的心中出現了動搖的感覺，也再度敬佩起律師同學們的能耐～
美國真的完美體現：規則是「人」訂出來的這句話。
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2. 就要賭你的「沒注意到」
不只美國，很多國家都有這種情形：就像是信用卡跟保險條款、誇大廣告中的小字才是重點一樣（懶得看就找律師看吧～）。
美國有個老牌的「導購」網站（就是你想買A牌電腦，如果用導購網站跳到A網站買就會回饋給你購買金額的幾%）
一般買幾百塊美金的商品，都能很快拿到回饋。
但是，我曾經買過電腦，這家網站就無消無息呢😏
是不是很像是贏得你信任後，就開始騙錢騙色的渣男跟詐騙集團呢～
這時候，當然要把證據都留存清楚，不放棄的一直往上申訴。
最後就會得到他們一派輕鬆的說：
好了，我把回饋還給你囉：）
裝作什麼都沒發生的樣子😏
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3. 見面勝過書信來往萬遍
有的時候我們會認為書信來往能留存證據。但其實美國也很吃見面三分情這句話。君不見鍵盤酸民這麼多，一見面卻畢恭畢敬的模樣🫡
所以不論是你想客訴、或是要爭取權利：
見面＞＞＞＞＞＞＞講電話＞＞＞寫信。
屢試不爽。
而且很多異國婚姻的太太說的不錯，為了吵架不辭窮，英文真的會途飛猛進；我雖然沒遇到Mr. Right ，但是我的口說被客服訓練的勝過我在補習班的好幾年啊！
待續….
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If someone asked me what I gained from studying in the United States?
I would definitely say, Be tough!
- Advocating for Yourself and Breaking the 「Impossible」
When discussing applying to American law schools with friends from China, one mentioned not affording the application fee ($75); meanwhile, a friend from South Africa shared that despite their country’s English proficiency, they still had to take the TOEFL (English proficiency test for studying in the US), which they skipped.
Why?
Because both had effectively communicated with the schools through letters!
The words written on the application form: No exceptions!
Suddenly, it means nothing.
America truly exemplifies the notion that rules are made by “people”
2. Banking on Your 「Unnoticed」
Not only in the US, but many countries have similar scenarios: just as with credit card and insurance terms, the fine print in advertisements is crucial (if you’re too lazy to read, consult a lawyer).
There’s a longstanding 「shopping」 website in the US (where using the website to buy from a specific brand refunds you a percentage of the purchase amount). Typically, for purchases of a few hundred dollars, you receive the rebate promptly.
However, once, when I bought a computer, there was no sign of my rebate 😏
Doesn’t it seem like those deceitful scammers who, once they gain your trust, start swindling you for money and affection?
At such times, it’s imperative to keep all evidence meticulously and persist in appealing.
In the end, they’ll nonchalantly remark:
「Alright, I’ll refund your rebate:)」
Pretending as though nothing happened 😏
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3. Face-to-face Trumps Written Correspondence
Sometimes, we assume written correspondence preserves evidence. But in reality, America highly values face-to-face interactions. Have you not observed the multitude of keyboard warriors who, when meeting in person, adopt a deferential and respectful demeanor 🫡
Hence, whether you wish to lodge a complaint or assert your rights:
In-person meetings >>>>>> Phone conversations >>>>>> Written correspondence.
To be continued…
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商人的心跟這墨魚🦑麵一樣🖤🖤🖤
Merchants’ hearts are just as black as squid ink pasta！
