This may seem like a trivial topic but if you haven't experienced going to the bathroom in Taiwan this knowledge might save your life...or at least your pride.
The first and most important thing to remember is that many bathroom do not come equip with toilet paper, paper towels or soap so be prepared and bring your own. There are few thing worse than finishing up in the bathroom only to realize there is no toilet paper to be found.
Next, many places have western style toilets or a mix of western and squat toilets but some will only have squat toilets. If you haven't used a squat toilet before you don't want to start when your stomach is begging for relief and you are inexperienced in the squatting procedures.
Last, once you have finished doing your business you will notice a trash can inside the bathroom stall. This is not for your gum or the wad of receipts in your pocket. It's for....drum roll please....the used toilet paper. I still haven't figured this one out but for some reason flushing your toilet paper down the toilet is forbidden so you must place it in the waste basket full of other people's used toilet paper. One person told me that Taiwan has different toilet paper than other places and the toilet paper will clog the toilet and cause it to over flow. I feel sorry for the old ladies with the rubber gloves who are often the ones cleaning out the bathrooms.
For learning how to used a squat toilet you can reference this video http://youtu.be/ao92t6_lvKE ...or do your best to avoid them as I do. Happy squatting.
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