Introduction: How to Assimilate Yourself in Another Country!

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Step 1: Visit their historical sites and learn more about their history.

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The Royal Palace of Korea Demilitarized Zone of South Korea

Royal Clothing of the Korean King

Step 2: Investigate Their Beliefs

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Buddhist Temple Shrine (Tel)

100ft high statue of Buddha

Step 3: Try Some Cultural Cuisines

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Traditional Korean Food and Setting Fresh Ell

Outdoor market with fruits, vegetables, grains and meats.

Step 4: Participate In Local Activities

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Royal Guards Clothing Leisure Time Badminton

Everland the largest theme park in Seoul.

Step 5: Try to Learn the Language and Make Some Friends.

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Friends met at an International Church.

My friend Shannon, who helped teach me some basic Korean greetings.

Step 6: Never Cease Observing the People.

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Shopping, learning, relaxing or exercising you can learn a lot about at culture by simply observing.

Example of Assimilation

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Credits

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Demonstration of assimilationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWNng8W48sM

Photos personal library of Jeffrey Benson