A few things that you just can't help noticing when you visit South Korea:

1. The biggest towels that you will find are about the size of two wash cloths sewn together.

2. No one really believes in using napkins.

3. A trash can on the street is a rare find. You are expected to take your trash with you.

4. You do not shake hands in Korean culture, a simple bow is the the proper greeting.

5. Everything is made by LG (Life's Good). You will see the logo on everything from dish soap to electronics.

6. Even though a cereal box or a beverage may seem large because of it's container. It is rarely more than 3/4 of the way full.

 7. Mirrors are everywhere. You will see them in every elevator and every entrance way! It may be a vanity thing, but you will always know if you look bad. I keep finding myself more and more attractive every day!

8. Kim Chi is in everything! If you don't like it you better learn. It comes as a side dish with every meal or is just mixed in with the main course.

9. Every thing in the grocery store has a bonus product. If you want to buy a box of chocolate, you may also get a free yoga pad that is taped to the package professionally with scotch tape.

10. Even though we don't understand Korean Television we still find ourselves singing jingles from commercials. They are very catchy and often in broken English.

11. As you walk down the street you will smell the splendid aroma of bakeries and restaurants which is cut off abruptly by the sewer and stagnant water just outside it's door.

12. Dogs are just accessories here! Everyone is scared of big dogs, but the little rat looking dogs will have their hair dyed blue or pink. It seems like having only the ears and tail dyed is in style right now though.

13. Even though rice is grown in Asia, it is surprisingly expensive in South Korea.

There are many other things and I will probably add to this list in the new future.