Category: Stories & Life Notes
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😮 PTO？FTO？Sick Leave？你以為你懂美國休假，其實你只懂一半！ PTO? FTO? Sick Leave? Think You Understand U.S. Time-Off? Not So Fast!
PTO、病假、FTO 你以為你懂，其實只懂一半——美國休假制度與跨州法律一次講清楚。Think you understand PTO, Sick Leave, and FTO? Here’s what most people get wrong about U.S. time-off rules.
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❗ 為什麼假摔是房東最大風險？Premises Liability 全解析 Why “Slip-and-Fall” Is a Landlord’s Biggest Legal Risk
美國房東最怕的不是欠租，而是房客一句「我跌倒了」引發的 Premises Liability 索賠。The real danger for landlords isn’t unpaid rent — it’s a tenant claiming “I slipped and fell.”
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❗ 我為什麼最後願意付 $10,000：不是怕輸，而是怕他「假裝跌倒」Why I Ultimately Paid $10,000 — Not Because I Was Afraid to Lose, but Because I Was Afraid He Might Fake a Fall
我在紐約遇到惡房客反告、拒搬、想騙更多錢，最後因為怕他“假裝跌倒”才選擇付 $10,000，這是我親身面對 eviction 的真實故事。My real New York eviction story: counter-claims, refusal to move, cash-for-keys drama, and why protecting myself from a potential “fake fall” became the smartest $10,000 decision.
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❄️ 我為了省錢不開暖氣：水管這樣過了兩個冬 How My House Survived Two Winters Without Heat
這是一段我在紐約的真實經驗：房子空著、不開暖氣，我用最簡單的方法讓水管撐過兩個冬天，希望能給新移民多一點冬季防凍概念。My true experience of protecting an empty New York home from frozen pipes without running the heat—simple, real-life winter tips for new immigrants.
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🚗💔 愛情可以借，名字不能借：汽車保險借名風險大解析 Love Can Be Shared, But Your Name Cannot — The Real Risk of “Borrowing a Name” for Car Insurance
很多人談戀愛時會說「借我你的名字買保險比較便宜啦」，但你知道一旦出事，被告的是你、賠錢的是你、黑紀錄留的是你嗎？愛情可以借，名字不能借——這是汽車保險世界最大的真相。People often say, “Let me use your name for cheaper insurance.” But if an accident happens, you may be the one sued, liable, and permanently recorded. Love can be borrowed—but your name cannot. This is one of the biggest truths in auto insurance.
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🌴🚗 加州的右轉文化：為什麼外州人都搞不懂？ Can I Turn Right on Red? A Cross-State Culture Shock from NC, CA, NY, TX and FL
對外州駕駛來說，加州的紅燈右轉常常讓人緊張：不知道能不能轉、標誌看不清楚，後面的喇叭又一直催。本文以生活故事角度分析五州右轉文化差異，並提供最實用的右轉安全 SOP。 If you’re new to California or moving between states, turning right on red can feel stressful—especially when drivers behind you honk. This article compares how NC, CA, NY, TX and FL handle right turns on red and offers a practical safety checklist for any uncertain intersection.
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🚲🌴 為什麼加州的腳踏車文化這麼強？從北卡到加州的生活文化衝擊 Why Is California’s Bicycle Culture So Strong? A Life Story from North Carolina to the West Coast
從北卡搬到加州後，最明顯的文化衝擊之一就是滿街的腳踏車與 E-Bike。本文分享親身感受，解析為什麼加州的腳踏車文化如此強盛，並提醒新居民在交通上必須注意的安全重點。 Moving from North Carolina to California reveals a surprising cultural shift: bicycles, e-bikes, and outdoor mobility are everywhere. This story explores why California’s bicycle culture is so strong—weather, city design, tech influence—and what new residents must know to stay safe.
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🛏️🛋️🧊 為什麼高速公路上會出現床墊、沙發、冰箱？Why Do Mattresses, Sofas, and Even Refrigerators Show Up on U.S. Highways
高速公路上為何常看到床墊、沙發、甚至冰箱掉落？這篇解析背後的原因與如何避免事故。 Why do mattresses, sofas, and refrigerators show up on highways? This post explains why it happens and how to stay safe.
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🛻📦 高速公路遇到大型飛來物、掉落物怎麼辦？What If You Hit Large Road Debris on the Highway
高速公路上遭遇飛來物或掉落物，該閃避還是該減速？這篇提供安全 SOP 與保險理賠重點。 What should you do if road debris suddenly appears on the highway? Here’s your safety SOP and insurance guide.
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🦅🐿️ 老鷹撞擋風玻璃、小動物衝上高速公路：保險賠嗎？ When Birds or Small Animals Hit Your Car, Does Insurance Cover It
遇到老鷹、小動物撞上你的車，保險怎麼賠？本文解析責任、車損、與常見誤解。 If birds or small animals hit your car, does insurance cover it? Here’s the breakdown of liability and coverage.
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🚗💥 如果我因為避開障礙物或禮讓而減速卻被撞，誰的錯？*If I Slow Down to Avoid a Hazard or Yield and Still Get Hit, Who’s at Fault
如果你因為避開障礙或禮讓而減速，卻被後方撞上，責任如何判定？本文整理清晰的法律邏輯。 If you slow down to avoid a hazard or yield and still get rear-ended, who’s at fault? Here’s the legal breakdown.
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🟩 房客拒繳房租＋恐嚇？房東有哪些法律費用可以由保險協助？｜驅逐法律費用附加條款 Eviction Legal Cost Endorsement
面對房客失聯、拒繳租金或騷擾，房東能否用保險支付法律費用？本文解析驅逐法律附加條款。 When tenants refuse rent or harass landlords, can insurance cover legal expenses? This post explains eviction endorsements.