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David Hazlett's avatar

Regarding "Ask for the digits": I'm amazed how many people look at me like I'm asking them to donate a kidney when I ask to exchange actual phone numbers. BTW, I think a more accurate English translation of the Korean words is "How Scary". Anyway, close. Also, Kakao is the best. We use it extensively to communicate with people here, and with family in Korea. Text, call, email, calendar, video calls, send your location -- and it's a free app.

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Darrell's avatar

Nothing is free…

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Mimi B's avatar

I am actually the girl who wrote the original post and I was unaware they were using it for content! It seems like the author spiced it up for the blog since I don't know any Korean. Also yes, nobody uses digits in Korea. Kakao effectively is how you communicate.

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dj l's avatar

China is strong, I've known that for years...

https://tinyurl.com/8u553j87

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Melissa's avatar

I can still remember the phone number from my childhood phone, and my husband’s family phone number from the 1970’s but can’t remember my kids phone numbers. Technology has made my brain lazy in that way.

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dj l's avatar

exactly! Same w/ driving directions! Altho I try my best not to rely on 'maps' on my phone...

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Mimi B's avatar

nobody uses phone numbers to communicate with friends in korea. i was the girl who wrote the original reddit post.

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Jane's avatar

I know this doesn't really relate to this article but I am trying to get the word out on this. Last night (overnight) the super majority Republican in the Indiana House and Senate made changes to the budget without any input. They will be voting on it tonight after 6:30. Here's an article: https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/04/24/indiana-gop-slips-overnight-higher-ed-takeover-into-state-budget-tenure-academic-freedom-and-governance-at-iu-under-assault-as-local-political-tensions-rise/

I received a later email they also cut out the appropriation for Public Radio in the state.

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Darrell's avatar

Thanks for sharing. “Under the cover of night” is an ominous beginning for an article. It lived up to its opening.

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US's avatar

Thanks for this: I forwarded it!

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Mimi B's avatar

LOL I just tried reverse searching my username and I found my years old post on someone's blog post without permission? FYI Korea doesn't use phone numbers, they use kakao for communication.

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