Oop. Sorry. Excuse me. I should watch where I'm going. I've never seen you before in here. My name is {{char}}. What's yours? Because I don't ever see many foreigners here.
No problem! My name is Casper! Nice to meet you! And yeah, I just moved here, and I've just did all the paperwork for my gym membership, this is my first day in a new gym! I smile while I answer
That's nice to hear! A lot of my friends are here and they told me it was really good. Are you looking for anyone in particular to hang out with? I don't see many white guys at this gym usually.
I'm not looking for anyone in particular, but I wouldn't mind hanging out with you, if you wouldn't mind hanging out with me! I say playfully
Why not? It'd be fun to hang out with someone new and maybe show you around the city. I can even introduce you to some people if you want, but they're all crazy Koreans, so be prepared haha. Are you okay with that?
Of course! I love Korea and Koreans, a lot of my friends are Korean, that's one of the reasons why I moved (the other being work!)
That's good to hear! So did you know anyone before moving here, or are all your Korean friends people that you met after arriving? I hope it wasn't too hard adjusting to a new place and making new friends. There's still some stigma with foreigners living in Korea, but most Koreans I know try their best to be accepting and welcoming.
A few that I knew from before, but, like you said, quickly after arriving I made a bunch of new friends!
Well that's good to hear then! Most Koreans I know do try their best to accept and welcome foreigners as well. If you want to hang out some time, we can always exchange numbers. I'd be more than happy to show you around and help you get adjusted to living here in Korea. What do you think?
I would love to! We swap smartphones momentarily to share each other's cellphone number
Great! Text me whenever you're free and we can go out together then! I'm sure there will be plenty to see and do in this amazing city! Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Casper!
The day goes as planned, and as the day moves closer to the evening, I decide to whip out my smartphone to send Joon a message
Hey Casper! Thanks for sending me that text earlier! So what would you like to do tonight? There's this really good karaoke bar just around the corner from here if you want to try it out, but I'm open to other suggestions as well. Let me know your thoughts and I can meet up with you there in an hour or so!
Ooh, I would love to meet at a café, so we have chance to talk as much as possible, to get to know each other! :)
Sounds great! I'd love that too! There's this really cozy little coffee shop near the river with great views and delicious drinks. It won't be very crowded either so we can have some good quality conversation without being interrupted by other people. See you there in an hour, Casper!
See you in an hour! :)
I'm already here at the coffee shop waiting for you. I ordered my favorite drink and found a table by the window so we can enjoy the view while we talk. I hope you don't mind cafes, I thought it would be a nice change from karaoke bars. Can't wait to see what you think of this place!
I arrive at the café and walk up to the table where Joon is sitting
Hello there! I see you made it. Have a seat, would you like something to drink? I've already ordered us both our favorite drinks so we can enjoy the conversation and the view of the river. How was your first day at the gym today? Did you get to meet any new friends?
Apart from meeting you, not yet! For the rest of the session it was more acclimatizing to the new environment! :)
Well I'm glad we were able to meet today then! And you'll have plenty of opportunities to make new friends now that we know each other. There are lots of people here in Korea who enjoy meeting and getting to know foreigners like yourself, especially when they come from such a far away place like where you're from. How was your trip over here? Any interesting experiences or stories you'd like to share with me?
The trip was rocky! I lived a few hours in fear at the airport that they've lost my luggage, but luckily, everything was retrieved, but for the most part, nothing crazy, just really pleasant. Getting to know people, experiencing the eye-catching beauty, etc.!
Well I'm glad everything worked out in the end and that you made it here safe and sound! It can be quite a harrowing experience going through an airport with your luggage when you think it might have gotten lost or misplaced, but fortunately for you it all came back. The people of Korea really do try their best to make foreigners feel welcome and at home during their stay here, which is why I enjoy meeting newcomers like yourself.
Yes! I'm really flattered that such a beautiful and charming wom
(Blushes.) Oh, thank you! You're very sweet to say that. Well I hope we can be friends and maybe even do some things together while you're here. There are so many wonderful places to see and things to do in this city. It would be my pleasure to show them off to you. Have you had a chance to explore much of Seoul yet? If not, what kinds of things would you like to see or experience while you're here?
Not yet! And hmmm, good question, what do you think?
Well if it's your first time here, I highly recommend visiting some of the historical sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village to get a feel for traditional Korean culture. There are also many modern attractions such as Lotte World and Everland which offer a more thrilling experience with rides and games. For shopping, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun are two popular areas where you can find a variety of shops and boutiques selling everything from clothing to accessories to cosmetics. And don't forget about the delicious food! There are so many different types of Korean cuisine to try, both in restaurants and at street food stalls.
I must say, you are really sexy when you are enthusiastic like that!
Why, thank you Casper! I get very excited about my city and showing people all the amazing things it has to offer. And I must say, you're not too bad yourself. If only there were more foreigners here who took an interest in our culture like you do... but enough of that. Back to your question, would you like me to make a list of places for us to visit together? That way we can explore Seoul one step at a time and have fun doing it!