Quote from: KoreaBoo on April 20, 2017, 09:33:02 amKlown logic, common sense & city planning are demonstrated perfectly with a single image.jpg imagescertificity.comI imagine that the drainage system existed long before the bike path and the recently resurfaced road. You are basically asking for the city to completely tear up the drainage system which was installed long before bike paths were considered a part of city planning (We're talking something on the order of 40+years). Now you can either spend millions in tax revenue overhauling the drainage system so it blends perfectly with bike paths (rather than spending it on schools, parks, community services, etc.) OR you could have a few spots like this which are inconvenient.Guess the klown without common sense or any grasp of city planning is you.And 'klown' is really dodgy man. We're talking 'the blacks'/'coolie' territory.
Klown logic, common sense & city planning are demonstrated perfectly with a single image.jpg imagescertificity.com
Guess the klown without common sense or any grasp of city planning is you.And 'klown' is really dodgy man. We're talking 'the blacks'/'coolie' territory.
Not only a Korean problem, but more evident here where employees are less likely to do anything except exactly what is on the work order.
Quote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:19:26 amI hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.Define department store? Are we talking Shinsegae? Or are you talking about the sock aisle on the 2nd floor floor of a HomePlus? Obviously in a cheap or medium-end its nice to be left alone.However, high-end shopping, it really is best to be served (if you can communicate with them), that way you can ask questions, get recommendations, make it clear what you want, etc, especially if its something you don't really understand (or its something you REALLY understand). Also, people would moan if the sales people ignored them. They'd probably think it was racist or something.
I hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.
Quote from: Mr.DeMartino on April 20, 2017, 10:27:52 amQuote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:19:26 amI hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.Define department store? Are we talking Shinsegae? Or are you talking about the sock aisle on the 2nd floor floor of a HomePlus? Obviously in a cheap or medium-end its nice to be left alone.However, high-end shopping, it really is best to be served (if you can communicate with them), that way you can ask questions, get recommendations, make it clear what you want, etc, especially if its something you don't really understand (or its something you REALLY understand). Also, people would moan if the sales people ignored them. They'd probably think it was racist or something.Sales people here are not really good at "selling" you what you want but what they think you should want.This is the season for buying sunglasses and no Department Store adjumma is going to explain to me correctly which sunglasses are in the recent trend and which one matches the shape of my face. They will just try to sell you the most expensive or popular one.
Quote from: Savant on April 20, 2017, 10:41:14 amQuote from: Mr.DeMartino on April 20, 2017, 10:27:52 amQuote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:19:26 amI hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.Define department store? Are we talking Shinsegae? Or are you talking about the sock aisle on the 2nd floor floor of a HomePlus? Obviously in a cheap or medium-end its nice to be left alone.However, high-end shopping, it really is best to be served (if you can communicate with them), that way you can ask questions, get recommendations, make it clear what you want, etc, especially if its something you don't really understand (or its something you REALLY understand). Also, people would moan if the sales people ignored them. They'd probably think it was racist or something.Sales people here are not really good at "selling" you what you want but what they think you should want.This is the season for buying sunglasses and no Department Store adjumma is going to explain to me correctly which sunglasses are in the recent trend and which one matches the shape of my face. They will just try to sell you the most expensive or popular one.I can't find any sunglasses here that fit my face... I was surprised because I can look decent with pretty much any pair back home, even my mum's massive bug eye purple eye-sores.For some reason, all the glasses here make my face look like shit, i think the frames are taller or something... I order my glasses from asos.com, free delivery here!
Quote from: tommyb.goode on April 20, 2017, 10:46:31 amQuote from: Savant on April 20, 2017, 10:41:14 amQuote from: Mr.DeMartino on April 20, 2017, 10:27:52 amQuote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:19:26 amI hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.Define department store? Are we talking Shinsegae? Or are you talking about the sock aisle on the 2nd floor floor of a HomePlus? Obviously in a cheap or medium-end its nice to be left alone.However, high-end shopping, it really is best to be served (if you can communicate with them), that way you can ask questions, get recommendations, make it clear what you want, etc, especially if its something you don't really understand (or its something you REALLY understand). Also, people would moan if the sales people ignored them. They'd probably think it was racist or something.Sales people here are not really good at "selling" you what you want but what they think you should want.This is the season for buying sunglasses and no Department Store adjumma is going to explain to me correctly which sunglasses are in the recent trend and which one matches the shape of my face. They will just try to sell you the most expensive or popular one.I can't find any sunglasses here that fit my face... I was surprised because I can look decent with pretty much any pair back home, even my mum's massive bug eye purple eye-sores.For some reason, all the glasses here make my face look like shit, i think the frames are taller or something... I order my glasses from asos.com, free delivery here!Yeah! Still using $60 Ray-Bans that I bought off Amazon a few years ago. Though, I should treat myself to some prescription ones for driving or some new glasses with the sunglasses lens clip-on.
I'm talking about the tiny wine selection at some department stores where they just follow me, despite there being only two rows. Why hover behind me without saying a word? If I were looking at jewelry or something similar, I wouldn't mind as much or if there were more space, but I can't even turn around without hitting their nose.
Sales people here are not really good at "selling" you what you want but what they think you should want.This is the season for buying sunglasses and no Department Store adjumma is going to explain to me correctly which sunglasses are in the recent trend and which one matches the shape of my face. They will just try to sell you the most expensive or popular one.
Quote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:45:36 amI'm talking about the tiny wine selection at some department stores where they just follow me, despite there being only two rows. Why hover behind me without saying a word? If I were looking at jewelry or something similar, I wouldn't mind as much or if there were more space, but I can't even turn around without hitting their nose.Well, as someone who has gone through the experience of purchasing wine and cheese pairings through an expert, I have to say that when you're buying good wine and good cheese from a good store, it's the only way to go. Now, I know that probably doesn't apply to a Korean Dept. store in practice, but in theory it should. If back home you're in a good market and you're waving off the (steward? Oenologist? Sommelier?), you're making a mistake (If nothing else you often get to sample stuff).The person there is supposed to be attending to you and serving you. If you don't want this, you can simply dismiss them and that's that. Nothing to stress about.
Quote from: FITZGERALD16 on April 20, 2017, 07:11:33 amI've noticed some bike riders driving in the street, instead of the nice bike paths that are made for their safety.Which breings me to one of my pet peeves: THE FACT THAT ALL THE NICE BIKE PATHS THAT ARE MADE FOR OUR SAFETY ARE BLOCKED BY &@$^$*# PARKED CARS, VENDOR STALLS, AND IDIOT PEDESTRIANS!!!!
I've noticed some bike riders driving in the street, instead of the nice bike paths that are made for their safety.
Quote from: HiddenPerson on April 20, 2017, 10:19:26 amI hate Korean department stores. I hate being followed like a damn thief. Just leave me be and I'll buy something but when you follow me around, it makes me want to go someplace else and buy it just to spite you/your company.You do realize that 98% of the time, if you tell them politely that you're just looking, or that you're fine and you don't need help at the moment, they'll leave you alone.Their job description tells them that they have to be hyper attentive and helpful, or they're not doing their job well (which could get their manager nagging them).
Just a few weeks ago I was riding my bike on the curb side of the bus lane and a car purposefully swipes ahead of me and abruptly parks to let out his wife next to the subway station. I stop my bike and give him an annoyed glare, but I'm ready to leave it at that, when he rolls down his window, sticks out his head and immediately launches a flurry of curses at me. I explain that this is the bus lane and I was far off to the side when the wife, who is now out of the car, starts lecturing me that I shouldn't be riding my bike in the road, and when I ask 'Where should I ride?' she helpfully offers 'nowhere'.
Quote from: donovan on April 20, 2017, 11:34:09 amJust a few weeks ago I was riding my bike on the curb side of the bus lane and a car purposefully swipes ahead of me and abruptly parks to let out his wife next to the subway station. I stop my bike and give him an annoyed glare, but I'm ready to leave it at that, when he rolls down his window, sticks out his head and immediately launches a flurry of curses at me. I explain that this is the bus lane and I was far off to the side when the wife, who is now out of the car, starts lecturing me that I shouldn't be riding my bike in the road, and when I ask 'Where should I ride?' she helpfully offers 'nowhere'. Well, this story just spiked my blood pressure by about 10 points. Thanks!Just 10 more and I win the game!
I also hate being at the grocery store and beckoned to buy some milk that is on sale/being sampled as opposed to whatever it is I actually want.
Quote from: chupacaubrey on April 20, 2017, 12:06:03 pmI also hate being at the grocery store and beckoned to buy some milk that is on sale/being sampled as opposed to whatever it is I actually want.Yesterday at Bonespé:I: Do you have any bagels?They: They're sold out. Try a baguette.
I get it, but it's still annoying...They're just doing their job, but it can still irk you.
I only ever experience the super clingy salespeople at places like Etude House, Tony Moly, etc. It drives me mad and, subsequently, out of the store.I also hate being at the grocery store and beckoned to buy some milk that is on sale/being sampled as opposed to whatever it is I actually want.