So look: at first I was too afraid to post anything because I felt like I would never get anything done. But now, I feel like there's just stuff I have to write about- actually there are a million things to write about being here, just the whole idea of living somewhere other than home for 20 years is a lot in itself. But I think Korea for example, is just a different breed of its own. One of the things for example, I find, is that its a small country. I think small countries have their own personality- as opposed to big countries obviously. But in Korea for example, everyone lives in tiny apartments. Even the super rich, still live in apartments. And you might say, 'well duh, that's how things are' but alright, even more so is the fact that because its a small country, it feels like all the facets and things of life seem crammed into it. The four seasons of spring, summer, winter, and fall are all nicely compartamentalized here. There's no question here its fall. Its as clear as the leaves are starting to make their way to litter the sidewalks and streets with red and gold and yellow.

I really wanted to harp on this because I really think its a special little country. In general too I think the adage really applies here: be faithful with little, you will be faithful with much. One of the things Esther really loves about being here is all the craziness companies, restaurants, pastry shops, and just stores in general is they all really value their service. From the bow and greeting every customer gets at the door, to the carefully and exquisitely wrapped, completely unnecessary bowtie that comes in a box of pizza. Every edge on service they can find, they do. Tutoring in English? Just teach an extra five minutes, its a nice gesture.

I mean I guess this has kinda turned into a spiel on korean service, but oh what the heck. Service here is completely different here. I wish America would learn a thing or two. Take for example, cell phone service. Got a broken phone? No need to trash the old one if you don't have insurance, just have one of the customer engineers to take a look at it. At the very worst, they'll replace the main board for 80 bucks. No 400 dollars for a brand new phone. And man, can I just say, I'm not sure if its just Verizon, but service there is just complete garbage. I once waited over thirty minutes for one tech support staff when there were like 4 sales reps just standing there. I was next in line. It made me racist, elitist, pissed off and fuming mad. None of that here.

What else? Did I mention ALL foods here do delivery? McDonalds, Chicken, you name it. AND, no tip. You eating there is their tip, they believe. Man, maybe if more restaurants in the US did that, less people would be food critics.

I'd care earlier since I'd want to include every last bit about the korean service thing, but really I just don't care anymore. I'm not gonna edit, revise, or care. This is what I wanted to write: service here is gold compared to America. Maybe that's why Korea gets taken advantage of. But that's another blog in and of itself.
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