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Koreabound2004 · Joined: 19 Nov 2003

I have tried the allergy thing(for seafood). I am not allergic, just don't like the stuff(unless its battered Fish and Chips style). I just figured it's safe to do that here, b/c I won't eat raw rish or any of the other gross stuff I've seen.

They still don't understand "allergy," even when I say the Korean word for it, which is similar. They think if I try different fish, it's ok ok ok ok.

Whatever....I give up.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

edgellskiuk · Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Location: Seoul

The original post has given me visions of a korean version of Mrs Doyle from Father Ted.

Example as best I can remember it:

"Would you like a little cup of tea?"
"No thankyou, I am allergic to tea"
"Are you sure you wouldn't like a cup?"
"No thank you if I drink tea it will kill me"
"Well I'll leave the cup here just in case you change your mind."

Ihavenolips · Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Location: Korea

This is no big deal.
They are only offering as a curteousy ("Injung").
Accept the tea. Mime a few sips as if you are tasting it. Then let the cup sit on the table while you do other things.
Problem solved.

You can then stop whining about such insignificant matters.

krats1976 · Joined: 14 May 2003

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

Tiberious aka Sparkles · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: I'm one cool cat!

Tell 'em you can't drink it because it contains as much caffeine as coffee -- and ask them to stop giving it to their kids like it's freaking water.

Then call them pushers and storm off. Works for me.

Sparkles*_*

jazblanc77 · Joined: 22 Feb 2004

Tell them what you DO like. They will probably rush out and get it for you.

I think they are just trying to be kind and social with you so be careful how you treat this situation as you could become wangda if you are too negative in your reactions.

Tiberious aka Sparkles · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: I'm one cool cat!