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KoREa In Canada
KoREa-Canada Blog 2015
strangers are more aware of each other and it is generally believed that someone else would
do something if there was an obvious theft. not only is Korea a very safe country where
you can do things like this, but there is also much less public apathy when it comes to crime
and wrongdoing.
3 CUSToMer SerViCe
I have never known such attentiveness to customers as in
Korea. From table buzzers in restaurants to call over the waitress
(sometimes running!), to being personally invited to chat and
have tea with the bank manager or antique store owner, Korean
service is over and above amazing.
4 oUTdoor eXerCiSe ParK
Many public parks and hiking areas have outdoor exercise parks installed, sometimes
built into lovely forested areas. These parks seem to also be great meeting places for locals
as well. Who needs a gym membership when you have this?
5 a CLean BaTHrooM in SUBWaY
When shopping and going around town, it is simply nice to know that there are clean
public washrooms nearby in the subway station. Many of them equipped with sound
machines in the stalls so people hear the waves – and not you! The subways, in general, are
shiny and clean – and of course, efficient.
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