I wanted to wear my red and black scarf I brought with me to Korea. It is cold enough now. However the only shirt I could figure out that would be suitable is a plain black short-sleeved one. Wanting to avoid all black, I pulled out grey slacks. Their my favorite pair so I am happy.
At school I left my jacket in my toasty warm office and headed out to my first co-teaching class. When I got there the teacher, bundled in long-sleeves like all sane people should be, asked if I was cold. I admitted I was a little cold.
He responded, "Oh! You are so strong! Your a healthy woman."
Bonus points for me!
In Korea being strong and healthy is a compliment. Being able to go about my day in short-sleeves impressed both staff and students. I could only do this because (1) I am in my office in between these ventures and (2) I know it will get warmer later. Not warm enough to be without some sort of long sleeves in the wind, but enough so that I will be okay.
I hope you don't catch a sniffly nose.
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