Sunday, July 29, 2007

First Night of Partying in Korea

The cafe I work as a staff member (www.culcom.co.kr) had a big party last night. Supposed to be a singles mixer, but I don't think it really mattered. Anyway, I met a bunch of pretty cool people, but some lunatic/sketchy ones as well. It was good to get out and mingle with people (and dance a little) though. It really reminded me of those nights back in Ithaca, starting out with lots of beer, learning 40-50 names, a few games, then just hanging out, moving onto more serious, real-life topics.

Even though I knew of it a little bit, it struck me hard last night how desperate or immature some of the Korean girls could be. Just because someone's a decent-looking English-speaking foreigner, these girls flock to them and try to get their numbers with their broken English. There's a huge difference between socializing/(classy) flirting and ridiculous, self-degrading forwardness. I couldn't help but feel sorry for them. Also how lame and sketchy some of the old guys could be! They think they can win over a girl or at least get their attention by bragging about their career, connections, money, etc. It is the lamest and most ineffective way ... ugh.

Regardless of those people, I had a really good time with 민수, 수아언니, Brian, Rizwan, and a couple of other people I met last night. I hope to eventually get some sort of a group together to hang out, go watch a movie, etc. on a regular basis.

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