1. Nosebleeds
Don't read this if you're easily grossed out. Ever since the first day here, I've had a stuffy nose each morning. When I blow my nose, it's all blood. Gross, huh? I think it's from the dry air and it doesn't really bother me anymore, but it's a little freaky at first.
2. Smoking
People smoke everywhere. Korea seems to be about 20-30 years behind the U.S. in terms of banning it in places like restaurants and even inside buildings. It's disgusting and I hate it, but it's not the end of the world.
3. People Can Seem Rude
This one is mostly just a cultural difference. In the U.S., if someone is coming through a door after you, you just naturally hold it open for them, right? Not the case in Korea. You're on your own if you want to go through a door. What I find funny is that Koreans absolutely love it if you hold the door open for them! Weird.
4. My English Speaking Skills Have Deteriorated
I spend several hours each day talking in slow, simple phrases and sentences so people can understand me. The negative side-effect is that I have trouble switching back to normal, fluent English. After talking on the phone to my family or something, I start to get some of my fluency back, but I have to try very hard. It's a strange feeling to suddenly lose skills in a language you've spoken your whole life.
5. No Diet Coke
Seriously, what IS Coke Light?!
And now, some videos!
First, we have an adventure. Buying a pillow shouldn't be a big deal, right?
Next, a random compilation video. First, a cell phone store employee who shouts random gibberish over a loudspeaker as people walk by and ignore him. After that, another prize machine, but this time with a twist. Then, a group of men playing a game called "kickball," which is extremely similar to volleyball. The main difference is you use your feet. Oh, you also have to be old and drunk.
Now for some more funny pictures! :-)
Harsh! Sucks to be Chinese!
A typical menu. What would YOU order?!
In Korea, whenever someone's moving or just doesn't want something anymore, they just leave it on the sidewalk. Whoever wants it can just come up and take it! Look what I found!!
2 Canadians and a Brit in Korea.
Cake!
I think this picture pretty much explains itself.
That's all for today! Hope you enjoyed!
5 comments:
Lol, yeah.
Smoking is a big problem in E. Asian countries like Korea and Japan. (Especially Japan)
But I suppose it could be worse, right? Lolololololol
Also, give me a week, and I'll be able to read your menus. :)
BECKY
I'm sure she will... It's a race for time! You vs Becky. Who learns Korean first?
The Pillow was hilarious.
Poor Chinese.
Just wanted to share that I LOVE Coke Lite...it's sweeter than Diet Coke but only has 1.3 calories :-)
Miss you,
allison
I dunno if I could make a cake like that even with all the cake decorating lessons I've had...sooo cute! Wonder how it tastes? Better than Walmart's bakery I bet.
atika's mum
With the nose bleed thing: It's the same here b/c of the dry air. Any chance they sell humidifiers? Or if you have a heater in your apartment you can take a bowl of water and put it on top of it. Trust me, it'll help.
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