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I met some Spanish speakers this morning! I passed them on my way to clock in, heard some comments about "trabajo" and my ears perked up, so I asked "De donde eres?" They both grinned in delight and responded in kind, and after a VERY brief Spanish exchange we switched to English. They're at EV for a film shoot, something that's been happening a lot here lately. We talked about teaching, life abroad, and acting for a few minutes until I had to run to work. I was also gratified to learn that my accent is very good.
It was a short and gratifying reminder about how it's time to go home, or at least go somewhere else. In my current circumstances, I don't get to encounter many random interesting people. If I were in Seoul I'm sure it would be different, but there's still a weird taboo about talking to other foreigners here. Some people get offended by the assumption of "we're both white so let's be friends" which is TOTALLY not the point. I just enjoy striking up conversations with strangers who seem interesting. Soon enough I'll be home again, though!
It was a short and gratifying reminder about how it's time to go home, or at least go somewhere else. In my current circumstances, I don't get to encounter many random interesting people. If I were in Seoul I'm sure it would be different, but there's still a weird taboo about talking to other foreigners here. Some people get offended by the assumption of "we're both white so let's be friends" which is TOTALLY not the point. I just enjoy striking up conversations with strangers who seem interesting. Soon enough I'll be home again, though!