Some use romanization to make a political statement, a legacy of the “Great Tongyong-Pinyin Wars” of the 2000s. Here's a useful trick: if you notice someone is using the Hanyu Pinyin system that is standard in China for their name, they are likely pan-blue (pro-KMT), and if they use Taiwan’s Tongyong Pinyin, they are probably pan-green (pro-DPP).

The mare and her foals, as though executing a spirited folk dance, pranced with loud whickerings among the guests.

Then, if they rise, shout the alarm at the top of your voice … but be careful not to rouse the camp by a false alarm, for if you do, instead of gaining credit we shall become the jest of the whole force.

There all the learn'd shall at the labour stand, And Douglas lend his soft obstetrick hand.