only in Korea...some things I've noticed

*note, this is probably full of stereotypes, as most of my conclusions are based off of one (or a very limited number of experiences!) read with a grain of salt.

1. strange english messages on apparel/signs (pretty much anything that has english on it tends to be kind of bizarre).

2. colorful rooftops. (it looks really cool from above...next time you fly over korea look out your window!)

3. when you are in large groups of people, it is strangely quiet.

4. korean soap opera's (called dramas) are JUST like telenovalas.

5. "warning high heels" message before getting on escalators (brilliant..why don't we warn heel-wearing girls of the danger that likely awaits them?)

6. everyone here is so trendyand petite!

7. they drive on the same side of the road.

8. whatever you do, don't cross the yellow line at the subway station. you will be yelled at!

9. koreans are very welcoming.

10. no ovens! (at least in my apartment)

11. my life will be much easier if I learn korean

12. karaoke bars are all the rage.

13. there is a small mountain that people climb up for exercise right in the city ...with an outdoor gym at the top of it!

14. when koreans offer you something (food, a gift) just say thankyou!

15. kim pap shops are the place to go for food.

16. kim chi is quite good!

17. koreans are big into sharing things (food, etc.)

18. the korean alphabet is called hangul. the vowel symbols were formed after heaven, ground and people, while the consonant symbols were formed after voice organs (like lips, throat and tongue). it sounds confusing, but it actually makes sense when you see the symbols!

19. the world cup stadium is awesome!

20. Christians hand out free stuff all the time (while going for a walk with my director, they handed us hand wipes and free iced coffee!). i was informed by another foreigner that this is normal.

21. korean kids are adorable.

22. capris amongst korean guys are very popular.

23. heated toilet seats. (also brilliant!)

Thats all for now. I'm sure i'll had more to this list later!