Korea. Competition for top grades here is fierce. Most students go to after school schools so they can get into the best universities, graduate at the top of their class--make their mothers proud! Work hard for the glory of your mother! As one of the memes on the wall declared. Strive for perfection!
When people go out shopping they dress up in their finest clothing, apply elaborate make-up, wear high heels and sheer stockings. Perfect skin, as white as they can make it. Eyes too small for perfection? We have just the surgery for that! Eyelids too flat? We can fix that with a clip here and there. My! Your calves are large! We told you about all that running! Not to worry! We can slim them down for you! Operation slim-down and you will be one step closer to perfection!
What a great graduation gift! Parents, show your daughters your confidence in their future! Get them that eye lid surgery! Don't let them fall behind their friends in their search for success.
It's not unusual for men to wear make-up. Jonathan and I went to the bank to get money exchanged. The man who bowed and greeted us at the door was wearing make-up. Suit, tie, well shined shoes...and make-up.
Rules. We must adhere strictly to the rules. We must be punctual. If the scheduled time for a bus to depart is 8:19, at precisely 8:19 the driver will put the bus in gear and his feet on the gas peddle. No mercy for latecomers exists in the world of bus drivers.
For all their dedication to rules and perfection, motorcycle drivers seem to live in another dimension. They feel free to ignore red stop lights and ease into on coming traffic. As long as Korea has motorcycles they will be free of absolute perfection.
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