The Way of Love for the Doctor
SEASON 2'S. Part 29's. The Korean Social Dinner 2

“Iya I understand Oppa, do not pour own drinks, must pour into the older first.”

“You know?” I nodded immediately.

“Of course, I also know it is not allowed to pierce rice with chopsticks, eat rice with a spoon. Do not lift the rice bowl, take the side dish on a small plate ..let alone, do not sneeze facing the food, do not start eating before the oldest begins to eat, say thank you before and finish eating.”

“Smart girl..” Oppa smiled at my answer

“Do I get a gift Oppa?” I hugged my arms spoiled. If you have someone who's a little bit older than you, you can be a little spoiled, they love it sometimes and it's nice to be able to behave so occasionally.

“Cubelikan you ⁇ (bungeoppang/fish-shaped bread filled with red bean paste) after meals.”.

“You mean ⁇ (bungeoppang) what, you mean fish ice cream in convenience store?! ⁇ (bungeoppang) no one sells it here!” He laughed when he heard me guess the food he meant.

“Alright, then we buy martabak only.” And here he's a sweet martabak enthusiast, a full-calorie meal is very good for him. He said it was the best pancake in the world.

“That's what you want, walk, it will be impolite if we are late.”

We finally arrived at the restaurant for dinner. There are two couples who are husband and wife, and it turns out there is Joomi who has recovered with her husband. One is unmarried, but it seems like a couple has been around for quite some time.

“Ahh, I know who this is.” Joo-mi sees me when we get to know each other.

“Eonni Joo-mi, nice to see you again, you look very healthy now.”

“It's also thanks to you. And you're Doctor Joshua, very attentive to my advice. But good, you have friends here.” Eonni Joo-mi then introduced me to the others, they welcomed me well, especially since I could be fluent in Korean.

The dinner was a semi-private room, we were waiting for a Korean businessman, someone who was our senior and his wife, their seats were prepared at the end of the table, the best place is always for people who are older or more senior (eg boss). If the room means the seat is farthest from the door, and as the youngest, we should take the seat closest to the door. Mistakes to take place can be branded you don't know manners.

Before long, the senior came and we welcomed him, I was of course introduced last. Well, I don't dare to talk too much, afraid of mispronouncing and dropping Oppa, even though the senior wife is also kind by greeting me and talking.

The most important thing is that you have to spend the food on your plate, of course as the youngest has to take the last, and the older one offers the pick up. Toast for health is always led by senior, this toast should not be rejected at least, you must drink unless you have a good reason to refuse, for example, health conditions, and tonight it ends with me not being too used to drinking, drinking enough to respect others. Oppa looked at me worriedly, but I thought I could handle it, even though he ended up talking if someone offered me another drink.

And finally “Jalmeokeosseumnida ( ⁇ / I have at well.)” Everyone expressed their gratitude for the dinner to the event host. Usually the bills are paid by seniors, they rarely split the bill, and of course for courtesy the young usually offer to pay it. And it's usually rejected by seniors by saying you can pay later, which also means seniors might not mind if invited later.

Finally the dinner was over and I heaved a sigh of relief. Everything looks fine. I sat down with a smile and I was grateful I didn't mess up at dinner that night.

“Oppa, I did nothing wrong no.”

“It doesn't seem like, but you drank pretty good.”

“Hmm, really. I'm a little dizzy, but drinking is fun.” I grimaced, I might start getting used to soju later. “Oppa, kiss me.

“I think you're drunk because of too much soju.” He grimaces to see me.

“Oppa..” I whine because I haven't had a kiss today. And this time she didn't reject me a warm kiss in her arms always made me smile happily.

We walked home and the drink started to have an effect after a while. Now that I'm really dizzy, I'm not used to this soju.

“I'll take you inside.” Suddenly Oppa made a decision.

“Maybe Mama hasn't slept? Wouldn't it be a problem, Mama would not be happy to see me dizzy like this,”

“I'll explain it, it's fine.”

I must pray now that my mother is not angry.