Monday, February 14, 2011

Valentine's Day in Korea

Valentine's Day in Korea boasts of something special. It is the one day boys girls give chocolate to girls boys. That's right! Guys you do not have to worry about Valentine's day (there is another day you have to worry about).

Valentine's day in America works like this: guy buys chocolates and champagne for girl. They might go out to movie and enjoy a happy ending to their day. Girls in Japan and Korea use this day as a way to be frank and hit on guys. It is the one day where they do not have to be indirect with their feelings. And guys, it is the one day you don't have to worry about whether a girl likes you: the proof is in the chocolate.

I haven't really been out too much to really get to know anyone, but I wound up getting a few pieces of chocolate today. So I have to return the favor. If I have received any chocolate today, I have to buy candy for them on White Day. White Day (March 14th) is the one day when guys give candy to girls. This is usually a fairly inexpensive day for guys except if you are going to use this day to propose her hand in marriage. You are expected to take a girl out on a night of the town. And expect to pay about 3.0-4.0 million ($2,300- $3080) Won to use this day to propose to her. Just a reminder: do not forget this day! You will live to regret it! Another thing is this day is the day that guys have to give extra presents to all those ladies that gave you chocolate.

To those in America, Happy Valentine's Day! At least you won't go broke. For those guys in Japan and Korea, prepare to pony up! Just kidding; enjoy your chocolates! (You will have to pony up later though!)

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