lots to write but I hope to be concise ka.
When working full-time, with more opportunities to go abroad, my focus was only from the conference to hotel and airport lae ka.Having spent a full 8 days in Korea and observing some little things, here are what to share are:
1. Coverage — this was impressive ka. Finally, I feel good that my personal info provided at the immigration did some good. Once in a while, I’d get short messages as ‘public alert’ about landslides, weather warnings, etc. One suggestion is for it to be in English too ka.
2. Eating culture — everywhere, we won’t go starving as many restaurants are around, so are lots of coffee places. My friend said most common are Starbucks kaa!
3. Surprise — I have to change my mindset about cosmetic shops kaa! My charger is incompatible with Korea’s power outlets and I found it at a cosmetic shop suggested by a young cafe owner!
4. Family bonds — even anecdotal, it brightened my heart to see my friend’s sons take care of her so warmly like holding her hands while walking, calling her to check almost daily how she’s doing, and driving for her as asked even when they’re crazily busy. Hopefully, such gentle gestures are observed and absorbed by younger gens and many more gens to come ka.
5. Health food for longevity — I had very healthy breakfasts and it's this one that I'd call ‘fruit-overloaded sandwiches ka! My friend got it from her mom who stayed until 96 with enough mobility to enjoy life too. One toast was with fresh avocado and the other with banana. Then put flat pieces of apples, carrots or other fruits or any veggies we had ka! Ready to eat with enjoyment and expected longevity ka:))!
6. Trash costs — their waste management was my new learning ka. We had to separate fresh fruit skins from regular trash. They weigh how much fresh fruit skins we throw away to charge us accordingly. My friend said it makes people reluctant to eat watermelons as the skins are heavy ka. I still can’t get it why they don’t include kiwis and avocados though.
7. Post-kimji era — younger gens no longer find kimji as a must anymore. I observed it too. One similar practice is that they still share food (without having common serving spoons though!) Seems kimbups continue to stay on ka.
I know which gen I belong to.....I love kimji kraa!
2. Eating culture — everywhere, we won’t go starving as many restaurants are around, so are lots of coffee places. My friend said most common are Starbucks kaa!
3. Surprise — I have to change my mindset about cosmetic shops kaa! My charger is incompatible with Korea’s power outlets and I found it at a cosmetic shop suggested by a young cafe owner!
4. Family bonds — even anecdotal, it brightened my heart to see my friend’s sons take care of her so warmly like holding her hands while walking, calling her to check almost daily how she’s doing, and driving for her as asked even when they’re crazily busy. Hopefully, such gentle gestures are observed and absorbed by younger gens and many more gens to come ka.
5. Health food for longevity — I had very healthy breakfasts and it's this one that I'd call ‘fruit-overloaded sandwiches ka! My friend got it from her mom who stayed until 96 with enough mobility to enjoy life too. One toast was with fresh avocado and the other with banana. Then put flat pieces of apples, carrots or other fruits or any veggies we had ka! Ready to eat with enjoyment and expected longevity ka:))!
6. Trash costs — their waste management was my new learning ka. We had to separate fresh fruit skins from regular trash. They weigh how much fresh fruit skins we throw away to charge us accordingly. My friend said it makes people reluctant to eat watermelons as the skins are heavy ka. I still can’t get it why they don’t include kiwis and avocados though.
7. Post-kimji era — younger gens no longer find kimji as a must anymore. I observed it too. One similar practice is that they still share food (without having common serving spoons though!) Seems kimbups continue to stay on ka.
I know which gen I belong to.....I love kimji kraa!
8. Cashless — Korea will transition into another cashless society with more use of credit cards, not QR payments like ours.
9. Across-culture bonds can be forever — rather personal is my relationship with two Korean friends ka. One for 38 and one for 20 years. This time, I realize how bonded we have been for we could discuss many issues like death and family struggles, among others ka. Precious relationships to keep for life ka.
I also got one excellent idea from another Korean friend (my third friend). She said in our life, we know many people but we only keep a handful. I’m in her book of life and she wants to make sure she spends some time with me ka. Narak mak mak loei ka.
Any you like best mai ka?
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