Survivor’s Kit Will Come In Handy

February 9th, 2009

South Korea Survivor's Kit

In just a few days, one of my buddies will embark on an English teaching adventure in Pusan, Korea.  Talking with him over dinner last night, I could tell he’s pumped up and a little nervous at the same time.  Well, now he has nothing to worry about!  Another friend had put together a “South Korea Survivor’s Kit” made from a collection of essential items he bought from his local H-Mart store, a large Korean owned nationwide supermarket chain.  This was his going-away gift and a very thoughtful one at that!  The contents of the package was a set of dining utensils (included a fork, knife, spoon, and chopsticks!), facemask, chewing gum (Acacia), shower caps, miniature playing cards(?), and baby crackers.  The miniature playing cards were actually Hwatoe, a traditional card game that most Koreans enjoy playing.  My friends can be so silly!  Okay, I admit I don’t get some of the humor in this, but here’s how the list of contents reads:

1x  Dining Set - Use if South Korean chopsticks over complicated to operate in safe fashion.

1x  Face Mask - If pollution, second-hand smoke, or own breath is hazardous install on face.

1x  Packet of Chewing Gum - Keep mouth emissions minty and fresh clean.

2x  Showerer Caps - Keep your hair and the hair of one other dry from wetness.  Caution: Flammable.

2x  Miniature Playing Cards Set - Parlays boredom.

2x  Baby Crackers - If local fare gives discomfort eat with mouth to save stomach acid fluxation.

Any tips you can share with my buddy for a pleasant stay in Pusan?  Please post your comments here!

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