it's not just in the twin cities.... flip-flops + shorts = uniform in the US. i only shop for business casuals and outdoor activities clothes... Allenr, it might be faster to set up a bar and throw a party at home to get to know "new students"... ;)
i've lived in very different cities (in terms of life style / people / city infrastructure / architecture...) for years, and i like all of them - for different reasons. Taipei is definitely on my top list so far. interestingly, i never "fall in love" with NYC... it's fun to see how others do their little "conjoint analysis" and pick their favorite cities, so i think it's fair to let everyone express their opinions - that's what makes discussions interesting...