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Oh, my COVID story is actually a pretty good one! It�s about how I got COVID and, in the process, learned a bit about Korean hospitality� or maybe over-friendliness, depending on how you see it

So there I was, at a bus stop in the outskirts of Seoul, making casual chat with this guy as I waited for my bus to Suwon, a different city in the suburbs. Now, I�m Brazilian, so I�m used to friendly banter at bus stops. When the bus arrived, I said my goodbyes, hopped on, and took a window seat. Except � plot twist � this guy follows me on and sits right beside me

I politely ask where he�s headed, and he just grins and says, �Wherever you are!� I tell him, �Well, I�m off to Suwon to sort out my foreigner card.� And he goes, �Brilliant! I�ll come with you.� Now, Suwon�s a freaking hour away, and I�m thinking, �This is a tad forward, isn�t it?� But he insists he�ll �help with the language� and keeps brushing off my polite attempts to go solo.

Finally, we arrive, and my real contact, a teacher assistant, looks at me like, �Who�s the extra?� I quickly fill her in (in Portuguese, just in case), and she says something politely dismissive in Korean, which finally sends him on his way� or so we thought. Moments later, he pops back in, sidling up to me with, �Mind if I sit next to you? She�s stunning!� I gently hint that maybe she�s not into men, but he just laughs and says, �I like a challenge!� I mean, the persistence was impressive, if nothing else

Three days later, guess who�s got COVID? Yep, just me. The teacher assistant? Fine. My Brazilian friend? Fine. Only other close contact? You guessed it: my �helpful� bus mate.

Anyway, that�s how I learned that Koreans are lovely (if sometimes a bit intense), why I�ll think twice before chatting with strangers there, and how being well-stocked for emergencies is always a good shout

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Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal To continue off topic conversations, I spoke to my mom the other day who has been a life long republican. I asked her who she was voting for. She proudly admitted: TRUMP! and then ranted off on illegal aliens.

I'm married to the child of an immigrant and my mum is the same about immigration in general. I usually stand up for my wife with humour to point out the absurdity of what she says, specially because she's proud we're now also Italian citizens, but it's as though she lived in Bolsonarosphere and reality had no relevance whatsoever.

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Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal I would love to see an election thread. Great time to share popcorn.

Definitely especially since Trump just won

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Originally posted by Zharen Definitely especially since Trump just won

touche'

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Originally posted by ziptnf Off topic, but I was just thinking today about whether or not Kevin (The17sss) continued to lean into conservative politics and is a dedicated Trump supporter. I would like to think he's well reasoned enough to have seen how he is a disgusting con man and either chose to not vote or vote blue. Does anyone know?

I do remember this guy. We had a few spats in the PDD back in the days. When I still believed Obama and the Dems actually cared about Americans, all that hope and change bullshit. Yes I also wonder if Kevin became MAGA now or a Never Trumper. Would we align politically now, or be back at it? I believe he would still have the common sense to not believe the Democrats lies, or vote for Kakala.

Also zipnip, keep being salty bro. 4 years is going to be a long time for you to be crying and whining. Go hide back in your safe space as we make America great again.

Hey, on topic, minus the chatter from the mentally disabled, just picked up COVID. Wheeeee
This is just after recovering from bronchitis 2 weeks ago. Can't catch a damn break.

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