Sunday, January 10, 2010

Korean Acclimation

I working on a textbook when it occured to me that I've become acclimated to some of korean culture. So I thought I'd write some of the ways I've become accustomed to life in korea.

1. If I agree with something I say yes at least three times rather than once.
2. I find myself saying "I-go (아이고) in times of frustration.
3. I met new friends while naked in a hot tub at a bath house (jjimjilbang찜질방).
4. I find myself thinking that shiny ties and suits are cool rather than feminine.
5. I'm suprised when people speak English around me (even foreigners).
6. I want to say way-guk-in (외국인) when I see other foreigners.
7. I'm surprised when rice and kimchi aren't a part of the meal.
8. I get annoyed and amused at the bad korean pronunciation of foreigners.
9. I use nae (네) for numerous things (what, i'm listening, yes, no, ok, etc).
10. I unintentionally pick up the korean accent for everyday objects (tail-lay-bee-jon/television, etc).

1 comment:

  1. These are all funny. #3 is interesting, haha. Korean people are not shy, then.

    Is that hot spring water, or just hot water?

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