#7 : Taxis and High-Speed Small Talk

Rachel is in a race against time. Her reservation at a trendy 'Instagrammable' cafe is in 15 minutes, and she’s still in Sinsa. It’s time to hail a taxi!In this episode, Lucy guides Rachel through the nuances of the Korean taxi experience. From spotting the "Vacant" (Bin-cha) light to handling the inevitable "Where are you from?" questions, Rachel learns how to communicate her destination and her urgency. But most importantly, she learns the art of the "Taxi Ajusshi" small talk.Taxi drivers in Seoul love to chat! When the driver asks 'Eodi-eseo wass-eo-yo?' (Where are you from?), it’s their way of being welcoming. Rachel learns that even a simple one-word answer followed by a 'Kamsahamnida' makes for a great ride. And if she's really in a rush? 'Jom ppalli ga-ju-se-yo'—adding that 'jom' (a little) makes the request sound much more polite!