Episode 117: A House Fire, The 5-Minute Dentist, Salad Utensils, and Matters of National Pride
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Jun and Daniel discuss a house fire, dental experiences, and cultural nuances in eating rice.
This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on a whirlwind of events, starting with a frightening story about a fire at Jun's parents' house in Daegu that led to an unexpected fridge-clearing catharsis. Daniel shares observations from his recent trips to a Korean dentist, as well as a recent conversation with his kindergarten that perfectly illustrates the indirectness of the Korean language discussed last week. The hosts also debate the cultural mechanics of eating rice: why do some Korean poke place...
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