Evenings
What do you often do in the evenings?
When I came back home after work, I usually watch Youtube and study English.
Do you do the same thing every evening?
Yes, for me, Every day evening is almost the same on during the weekdays. To wash, study, watch Youtube and talk with my wife are my main routines.
Do you prefer to spend your evenings with family or friends?
I finish very late from work on weekdays so I cannot have a chance to spend time with my family at dinner time. However, if I have free time, I want to spend with my family. (일단 표현상으로만 바꿔드리긴 했는데, 질문이 요구하는바에 100% 충실했다고 보기에는 어렵습니다. 차라리 순서를 바꿔서, 친구보다는 가족이랑 같이 보내고 싶긴 한데, 여건상 쉽지는 않다~와 같이 적어주시는 게 나을 것 같기도 하네요.)
Do you ever work or study in the evenings?
Yes. Almost every evening, I study English, even a small amount.
What is a popular activity for young people in your country in the evenings?
Actually, I don't know well now, but when I was a university student, many friends seemed to spend in a bar. (잘 모르시더라도 그냥 자신감 가지고 하나를 창조해서 말씀하시는 걸 추천드려요~)
Do you do the same thing in the evenings as you did when you were a child?
Yes, although not exactly the same, I can say that it is similar I think it is not exactly the same, but similar.
For example, web surfing, doing homework and talking with friends is similar to these days.
Family & Friends
Do you spend much time with your family?
No. I think I don't have much time to talk with my family. It is very hard on weekdays, while on weekends I have relatively more time to talking with family, mainly, I can talk with my family on weekends.
Who are you closest to in your family?
I think my wife is the closest person to me.
Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
I prefer spending time with my family, because I think family is more important than friends.
Who is your best friend?
I don't have many friends, but I think some older brothers of my church are very reliable people.
Are you still friends with people from your childhood?
No. Sometimes I still contact with some of them through SNS, but I live far from my old friends. So I think we are not close as we were in the past. I think physical distance is a very important point to keep close with friends.
Is family important in your country?
Yes. Nowadays many families are living separately all their member, but I think the family still has a very important meaning in my country. (왜 그런지 간단하게나마 말씀해주세요~)
Flowers
Do you like flowers?
No. I don't like flowers. But it doesn't mean I dislike flowers. I cannot smell well, so I don't put much meaning to flowers or perfume.
What's your favourite flowers?
Honestly, I don't know about flowers, but I think a rose is pretty.
When was the last time you gave someone flowers?
I think a quite long time ago, I gave a flower to my mother on parent's day.
Do any flowers have a special meaning in your country?
I heard that flowers have their own meanings, but actually, I don't know well about it.
Why do you think women like flowers more than men?
I think the flower's good smell and beautiful shapes are the reason.
Food
What's your favourite food?
My favourtie food is gimbab. It is a Korean style roll with including rice and many ingredients. (저도 김밥 좋아해요! 김밥 먹고싶네요...)
Have you always liked the same food?
Yes. When I was young, my mother made gimbab for me on a picnic day. It is one of the reasons why I waited for the picnic day.
Is there any food you dislike?
No. But I cannot eat well very spicy food such as spicy chili.
What is a common meal in your country?
Originally, Rice and various side dishes were a common meal. But nowadays, it is changing variously. I think noodles, sandwich, and rice are all common meals now.
Do you have a healthy diet?
I try to have a healthy diet but it is very difficult. Actually, I think unhealthy foods like fried chicken are tastier than healthy foods.
What do you think of fast foods?
I think it is they are unhealthy but tasty food. Also, many employees don't have enough time to eat, so it is an alternative to their meals.
Going out
Do you often go out in the evenings?
No. I usually cannot go out on weekdays. Sometimes when I have free time on weekends, I go out with my family.
What do you like to do when you go out?
A few months ago, I went to a zoo with my family, and It was a very good time. I think I am satisfied satisfy just spending time with my family.
Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends?
I prefer going out with my family. Because I don't have much time to spend with my family on weekdays. (아예 다른 말을 하고 있는 건 아니지만, 그래도 웬만하면 질문에서 제시된 두 개 중에 하나로 골라주시는 게 좋습니다.)
How often do you go out in a week?
Regularly going out is going to church. If excepting going to church, I think it is one time of a month or two months (여기도 내용이 조금 새고 있으므로 그냥 교회를 포함해서 일주일에 한번~등으로 말씀해주시는 게 나을 것 같네요.).
Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
Honestly, I don't know well about it, I think that amusement parks, bars, and cafes may be popular places.
감사합니다.
총평: 늦게 확인해서 죄송합니다ㅠㅠ혹시 다음번에도 올려주셨을 때 제가 너무 늦게 확인하면 라이팅게시판에 오셔서 스피킹 게시판에 글을 올렸다고 말씀해주시면 제가 확인하는대로 바로 첨삭해드리겠습니다! 몇몇 질문에 대한 답변이 노선을 약간씩 이탈하는 경우가 있으므로 이쪽에 조금만 더 신경써주시고, 제가 중간에 쉼표를 넣은 경우가 있는데 이때는 말씀하실 때 한템포 쉬어가는 것으로 해석하시면 됩니다~수고하셨습니다 :)