The Lotte World date from Hell. Seriously

This was suppose to be uploaded last night. I don’t know what happened so here it is!

Lotte World~!

First things first, I’m not really an amusement park person, but I’ve never been to one here so why not? Ok, been to Ocean World but that is waterpark.

 This ended up being a “date” with guy #4 according to him. That was not what I planned, but whatever. Obviously not on the same page. Lovely.

Anyways, I was kind of hesitant because he has this cocky, arrogant attitude that I can even feel through messages at times. Definitely can feel the vibe in person. I didn’t want to judge him too soon, so I let it be. 

We go into the amusement park and I don’t know I just felt like eh~ It was interesting seeing what they have created but I wasn’t going to jump up and down like a 5 year old. 

Anyways, we rode some rides and walked around.

He kept saying I looked too serious and should liven up. I should smile more. I should talk more. Am I ok?

I was completely fine. I smiled and laugh a lot. I talked to him. Yet he made it seem like I did nothing. 

While waiting in a line here’s our conversation:

Him: You feel lucky that you found someone that speaks English well aren’t you?

Me: It doesn’t really matter if you speak English well or not. It matters more if I get along with you more or not.

Him: I don’t think it’s possible to have a good relationship with someone if you can’t communicate.

Me: That is true, but language is only one form of communication. There’s a lot more that goes into a relationship than speaking the same language. It depends on the two people involved in the relationship.

Him: Really? I think it’s impossible for it to work well if you can’t speak the same language to understand each other.

Me: That’s not true at all. There are a lot of couples that get together without understanding the other’s language and they get along fine. They learn along the way. They find out how to read their partner’s signs without basing everything off of what they are saying. People get married and have a wonderful life even if they don’t speak the same language. Speaking the same language does not mean that you will understand the other person. You are assuming something you obviously know nothing about.

Him: Can you really understand another person without speaking the same language? Have you met guys that didn’t speak English well and still understand them.

Me: Yes, you can. It’s not all about the language. Yes, I have met guys who barely spoke English and we got along well. I have a Japanese friend that had English that was severely broken English yet we still communicated and understood each other. You don’t need many words to understand a person. After awhile his English improved greatly. Again it depends on the people involved. I have met a few guys with poor English yet I could talk with them all day long and it was fine. We understood each other, not based on our language skills but based on being able to read one another by other means. We didn’t let that hinder us, we just tried harder to make sure our points were getting across. Which didn’t take much.

Him: Hmm…oh really? You have a lot of patience.

Me: Yes really. I should, I like helping others learn English, if I got upset because they messed up, what will be the point? Also, you weren’t always fluent in French and English. You had those moments where you wanted to practice with someone that was fluent in those languages so you could improve right? You had broken English and French. Someone besides your teacher took the time out to talk to you even if you couldn’t make complete sentences. You had to struggle at one point just like these Korean guys are now when they try to speak English with me. Did you forget that struggle? The people that had to be patient with you? You wouldn’t be fluent if it was not for patient people allowing you to practice with them. You can’t forget where you came from. Yes you are fluent now and don’t have to worry, but you weren’t always like that. Don’t forget the struggle in the beginning.

Him: Hmm…you’re right.

I can tell he wanted to say something else, but he already kind of pissed me off. I gave him a look with my eyebrow raised like “do you even want to challenge me on this?”

More rides, he wanted to take pics. I love how he wanted to take pics together and I didn’t.

Then, of course he told more stories about France and stuff. I’ve heard these stories too many times in less than 2 weeks. DO NOT repeat things like that in such a short amount of time. It makes me feel like you have nothing else to talk about besides maybe 5 topics to rotate. I will get bored quickly.

On some rides after them, he was all “You didn’t move one bit. Like a robot.” I was like O.o dude I was looking all over the place even turned to look back. You just didn’t see. That’s not my problem. What do I need a Go-Pro on me? *sighs* Irritates me.

When we had lunch, he asked questions. I answered them. He took certain words and twisted them the wrong way and called me gloomy. I was frustrated and just said “Ok, that’s not what I said at all, but if you want to take it that way, fine.” I keep trying to correct what he was saying, but no go and I gave up. Don’t care. Call me gloomy but don’t freaking say “I kind of feel sorry for you.”

He better be glad a ton of people was around us. We walked around some more and did more rides. 

We were there before 10am and left a little before 8pm. That was too long for me and it was hot on top of it. So of course I’m irritated beyond what I would like. My makeup melted hours ago. I was like screw it all.

We finally left the amusement park and went to get dinner. 

While walking to the food area, they had pandas on display! PANDAS!!!

That got me excited. That was his time to ask questions seeing how happy I was instantly. Did he? Nope he stood off to the side. Like seriously? You complain about me being serious and all this mess then when I’m super happy and smiling just looking at a freaking panda display. My voice even got high pitched for goodness sakes. Yet, no response from him. I’m like know what screw you. PANDAS~! *takes pics*

Then, we continue on to the food section.

I know I’m selective, especially here since sesame oil can be hiding in anything. He took forever to decide. I told him about Hard Rock Cafe and how there are a ton of restaurants around the area that we can pick from. He…irritates me. He ask if I like certain things, I told him what I liked so he could pick from anything basically. 

After about 15 minutes he finally decided, we get there. Have to wait a little. We look at the menu. I wanted the beef rib soup for like 10,000 won. one of the cheaper dishes. Since I wasn’t sure what would be on the meat in the sets. I knew the soup was safer.

He looks at the sets and basically push what I wanted aside. It’s like alright. Fine let’s get a set. He presses the little button. The waitress was waiting on at least 12 tables besides us. He kept pressing it. I told him “Wait a bit don’t press it every 30 seconds, she’s busy.” He still kept pressing it. She comes and told him that the set he wanted was sold out. You can see he was irritated and basically angry. 

That is not appealing. Nothing about him at this point is appealing. NOTHING.

We wait and I look out the window to see that they had the pandas laid out in the front. I looked at the time and realized they would be packing them up. I wouldn’t have time to go down and take pictures of them. I wanted to cry. I was stuck with Mr. Arrogant watching the pandas be packed up. *sniffs* My heart.

We talk a little. We eat and once we finish he decides to have this “talk”. With this talk he basically criticized me for a good 10~20 minutes. I tried to explain myself but he kept twisting it around so I was like “Ok, if that’s what you think, fine. I’m not going to keep wasting my breath. You don’t know me. At this rate, you never will. Are you ready to go?”

I paid for this meal and this is when he was shocked that I spoke any Korean or understood it. I ignored him. While we were walking he has the nerves to say, “Don’t be upset. I like it more when you smile.” 

I laughed and said, “I thought I was too serious. No expressions according to you. How would you know what my smile looks like? You seemed to have forgotten I smiled a lot today, earlier.”

Then! He wanted to see a movie! It’s already after 9pm. A movie? It wouldn’t start until almost 10 and he wanted to see it. That means it wouldn’t end until 12. I would definitely miss my last train by at least an hour. Then, what would I do? Take an expensive taxi? He had the nerves to ask, “Well, is there anyone waiting for you back home?” Like what? You think I’m going home with you? Must be out of your mind. UGH! >.<

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?

I was like, I have to get home. I like being able to go home. We are not watching this movie. 

Finally after him processing it after like 3 minutes, we leave the theater. I’m ready to go to the subway and get away. No he wants to sit and talk. We sit down for like 5 minutes with basically nothing said because he was on his phone. 

So, I decided to leave. He walked me to the area, I gave him a handshake bye and went through. I turn back to wave and he wasn’t even looking. I was like well then…

I’ve never had that happen. Ever.

Anyways, subway ride home seemed so short because I was upset. Got home before 11:30pm. So all was well. I was away from him. Tsk

Then today! TODAY! He said ‘We’ll go somewhere else next time.” NEXT TIME?! What next time?! Must be freaking kidding me. *makes Tina noises* (Watch Bob’s Burgers, ok? Ok.)

If I went with someone else to Lotte World I’m sure I would have had a better time. Guy #5 and his limited English still would have probably been super fun because we get along well and I’m comfortable around him already.

*sighs* Now I shall enjoy my pizza and this rainy weather with a movie. My waist down hurts from standing so long yesterday. -.-