The hardest thing about living in Korea as a foreigner is accepting that you can leave your stuff anywhereโฆ but your survival instincts wonโt let you. ๐๐ฐ๐ท
Coming from a place where youโre always careful with your belongings, Korea can feel unreal. ๐ญ
Youโll see people leaving their phones, wallets, laptops, and bags at cafรฉs while they step away. Some restaurants even have people leaving their seats with their belongings to save their spot.
Even outside, youโll notice motorcycles parked with helmets left on them, delivery items left outside, and cars parked without the same level of worry many foreigners are used to.
For many foreigners, our first reaction is always:
โWaitโฆ isnโt someone going to take that?โ ๐
But after living in Korea, you slowly learn that this level of trust and safety is part of the everyday culture here. ๐๐ฐ๐ท
(Of course, no place is 100% crime-free, but the contrast can feel very surprising depending on where you come from.)
Even after years of livi...
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