The importance of being earnest.

One of the best things about talking to other Koreans is because of their limited vocabulary, it's actually easier for both of you to say what's on your mind. It's wonderfully refreshing to hear things like, "I really like having you as a friend," and "Was lunch delicious?" It's hard to explain, but in America everyone is so dependent on euphemism and indirect comments that sometimes you wish people would just come out and say what's on their mind. Of course, this has its downsides, especially if you have thin skin. Korean men regularly comment on how fat I am, for example. I don't think they mean it as an insult, rather, it's just an observation. On the other hand, you never need to worry about someone saying something and meaning something else--it's all out in the open.