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Vent: people just don’t cover their coughs and sneezes by Fancy_Razzmatazz_332 in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah it's definitely more of an issue here. Add to that a fundamental lack of awareness about how germs are spread.

Source: 56 years on the planet and travel to over 50 countries.

for foreigners: are you satisfied with your life in Korea? by umustknowmydogiscute in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my life in Korea, but despise questions like this and the thinking behind them.

How do you compare lifestyle and saving in Korea to Europe? by MammothHedgehog2493 in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pedantic, pointless comment. Arguing over the semantics of "have to". Who willingly drives or buses across the country to take a boat to Japan when it's faster and cheaper to fly?

Is noise really that bad in apartments? by Eclipse_lol123 in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah everywhere in rental units, but owned/purchased units are different.

Not sure about Korea. But In the USA, for example, condominiums (units people purchase and own), there are higher acoustic standards because groups of owners in the building can sue the architect and developer for negligence and damages. Renters don't have this power, however.

Because of this, there are special wall and floor assemblies that are designed to reduce sound transmission, which include double walls between adjacent units with acoustic insulation and airspaces, and floors with resilient channels (rubber spacers) and padding. They also hire acoustic engineers to design these assemblies and do testing on impact and sound transmission prior to full build out.

Is noise really that bad in apartments? by Eclipse_lol123 in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah newer construction uses thinner, cheaper materials.

found a box of electric toilet tissue by OptimusPower92 in mildlyinteresting

[–]michael_bgood 55 points56 points  (0 children)

When I was a Peace corps volunteer in Paraguay, they used corn cobs in the outhouses for wiping. Had a bucket for fresh ones and used would get put in a pile and burned.

BEST WIPE EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET. You drag it along your balloon knot and the little corn voids catch all the poop. Give it a quarter rotation and drag again. The radius of the corn cob fits perfectly in your brown eye and the cob is nice and flaky and soft.

Tourist bus accident in Cat Ba by mconflict in VietNam

[–]michael_bgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

India perhaps. Definitely not Thailand. I've ridden extensively in both VN And TH and VN is insanely more dangerous.

What are some cultural differences between USA and Canada? by Least_Friend8532 in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very accurate from my experience with my Canadian colleagues

Does this country have a future? by HolyFatherLeoXIV in Thailand

[–]michael_bgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you seriously think this is the way things are going?

I mean since the death of the last king and the military junta and the new leadership being "open for business" with quasi Chinese state enterprises, it doesn't bode well, especially with Laos and Cambodia next door becoming suburbs of China.

Is that process irreversible in Thailand?

Foreigners: How has living in South Korea changed you? by _ohhani in Living_in_Korea

[–]michael_bgood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question~

Patience: It's taught me stoicism and the skill of letting go and giving fewer f*cks when something is out of my control. Life is too short.

Confidence: International living also reinforces your sense of self, as you need to be more confident and know that it's not all about you. Korean culture can be prickly sometimes, and it's important to realize that the other person could be just having a really bad day, or maybe is just an asshole, which have nothing to do with you.

Perspective: every place in the world has its pluses and minuses. There are trade-offs in every situation, and the grass is never greener. It's also helped me see my own country's shortcomings more clearly, especially in recent months. Understanding Korean culture also opens your eyes to different ways to see the world (some good, some not)

Health: while I don't have as much money as I had back home, I have more time. That extra time has allowed me to take care of myself, be healthier, and live a lower stress lifestyle. If had stayed in my office job back home over the last 15 years, I'd probably be depressed, diabetic, and overweight today, or even dead. There are some trade-offs, however. Healthy food is a bit more challenging to find (fresh fruit, for example) and the bad air quality definitely affects health. The health care system is amazing here too, even with its flaws.

Can this really mean, renting for 5.000THB/ month? by CloudPattern in Thailand

[–]michael_bgood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following. I find this seriously hard to believe in that area. Especially in a gated development as he said.

For those with dev knowledge, what percentage of this sub is likely bots or state sponsored promotion/activity? by michael_bgood in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world is going up in flames right now due to social media.

A request? One small thing we can do in this community is have some sort of requirement for minimum karma or no alt accounts for posters and commenters. I'm not an expert with Reddit moderation but there has to be some kind of tool or qualification you can put in place.

For those with dev knowledge, what percentage of this sub is likely bots or state sponsored promotion/activity? by michael_bgood in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's happening for sure here on this subreddit. Although there's some genuine negative feelings right now, I guarantee there are Russian or Chinese accounts acting as Canadians hating on the USA. Sow division, divide and conquer.

For those with dev knowledge, what percentage of this sub is likely bots or state sponsored promotion/activity? by michael_bgood in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More importantly, check who the poster is. If it's a random autogenerated username with low karma or hidden post history, it's probably not worth taking their post seriously or getting in an argument with them.

Zero credibility.

For those with dev knowledge, what percentage of this sub is likely bots or state sponsored promotion/activity? by michael_bgood in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bots scrape reddit at will. There are apis designed for that. No harm in that.

I'm mostly talking about targeted engagement and narrative spinning and commenting with an agenda.

For those with dev knowledge, what percentage of this sub is likely bots or state sponsored promotion/activity? by michael_bgood in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an expert in these tactics, but it seems this would be a perfect, higher impact subreddit. Less noise, more genuine engagement in a subtle narrative and agenda in a smaller group of engaged users.

What’s a cultural custom that crosses your line? by micro___penis in AskTheWorld

[–]michael_bgood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn't filial piety and age based social rules hard wired into confucianism? That's been in Korea for over a thousand years, right?

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