"If you drink well, they are going to LOVE you!"

This is what our lecturer said today!

Drinking is VERY IMPORTANT in Korean culture! He said that if we are asked to go to dinner with a Korean friend or co-worker, it will start with the meal, lead to drinking, and will ALWAYS end at a norebang! (Kareokee) One of the girls in our class asked, “Can we say, “”No Thank you”” when they offer us soju (Korean liquor).” His answer was, “No, no… you don’t say no. It’s very rude!” He also said that In Korea, your shot glass WILL be refilled within 3 seconds if it’s empty!

As far as school policy on drinking goes, THERE IS NONE! Teachers drink alcohol during the school day! No joke! Not only that, there is a school budget for teacher dinner and drink outings!

Looks like I better find a Korean drink I like... and FAST!

Funny stuff!

We were in our 2nd lecture this morning, which happened to be all about songs and chants for elementary students! We had a Korean teacher who was talking about a dance she does to one of the songs she sings with her students. She was showing us the motions and said, “At this part, you need to use your spiritual fingers!" (translation: spirit fingers!) Hilarious!

Josie!

Kevin and I sat down for breakfast next to a darling girl from England. She introduced herself as “Josie.” After a couple minutes, Kevin looked down at her name tag and said, “Oh my gosh! You have the same name as my grandma. Her maiden name was Josephine Miller!” Kevin’s grandma was an AMAZING woman that was loved by all! Seeing her name again made us both smile!