The Charade

Living in Korea can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to communication. I do use a phrase book and translator on my iPod but alot of times it just gets lost. An easy example is the photo above of the definitions of "coat". Certainly if your at a store youre probably searching for clothing but say your trying to ask someone where a coat store is... If you pull out your translator and up pops 35 definitions of "coat" it might be hard to ask someone where a coat store is. Pantomiming is my most preferred way of communication, but that usually only works for objects. The best advice is to be patient. Koreans will follow you around for 20 min if they have to, they are usually very friendly and helpful.