Survive & Thrive in Korea
The 사무실 Transcripts from a “frustrating-when-it’s-happening”, but “funny-in-retrospect” foreigner-infused Korean workplace. Gaston: “Rolanda, Czechoslovakia citizen is what?” Rolanda: “Um, a person who was born, raised and has a passport from the Czech Republic…in Europe.” Gaston: “Please come and look at this resume.” Resume says “Citizen – Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma” Rolanda: “Oh, that’s a native […]
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With his MV, Marius is my black friend, riding the Korean inter webs I got a chance to sit down with Marius to ask about his thoughts about the whole experience and the reaction both Koreans and Westerners are having. So, I give to you my Interview with Marius. How did the idea of the […]
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I was stationed in Korea in 1980-81-82 used to go the Silverwave when OB was only 1500 won for a big bottle also alittle Captain Q rum was with 121th Evac Hospital. Party at the Lucky 7 Heavy metal and I can’t remember the name of it but the country bar at the top of […]
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I am a bit late on this topic, nevertheless I thought I’d weigh in with my 100Won. Last January Hanopolis posted a piece on Korea’s decision to sign on to the UN Convention and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees. This act opened the door for gays and lesbians, persecuted in their own countries, to […]
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The 사무실 Transcripts from a “frustrating-when-it’s-happening”, but “funny-in-retrospect” foreigner-infused Korean workplace. Gaston : Rolanda how do you say “jjimjilbang” in English? Rolanda : Umm…maybe sauna or steam room or even public bath house. Gaston : Ok. Tells his co-worker to call it a sauna public steam bath. Rolanda : Well…that’s not exactly… Gaston : Interrupts. Rolanda I […]
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English terms not many people are aware of but it’s wrong to use in any context.
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