The other weekend I ventured into Seoul for the first since being in Korea. Heading out to Itaewan for a friends birthday, I hopped on the subway in Bucheon with a couple friends. We had to transfer trains a couple times and on our last transfer our train was delayed for about 10 minutes. We took our seats next to a laid out, sleeping Korean man who looked like he had one to many earlier that night.
Being a brave soul, I sat closest to him and continued a conversation I was having with my friends. Suddenly, I was hit in the leg by something. I turned toward our sleeping friend and saw that he was still sound asleep, but his foot was awfully close to my leg. I was sure he didn't mean any harm and turned my attention back to my friends.
Seconds later, I was hit again! I looked at the guy and saw he was still in his inebriated state of slumber. Turning toward my friends I said, "This guy just kicked me twice! If it happens again, I'm going to have to move to another seat." We all were having a good laugh about it and then whack! I was hit again.
I grabbed my jacket and moved to the other side of the train. Not before taking this sweet pic though.
- Life Lesson #4: Seat selection is extremely important!
I totally agree.. a lot of koreans don't get enough sleep and they're not too worried about leaning against you :) I was shocked at first when a 40 year old looking man was leaning against me.. I'm a girl btw.. haha.. but I'm used to it... I quickly moved away from him & I usually stand instead of sit now :)
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