It's not uncommon for me to encounter one of the many cleaning women that work so hard to keep our apartment building spotless. At times I find them on our elevators scrubbing the floor as the door opens to let me enter or washing windows as I enter the apartment building. I used to get look of shock expression but now they just smile and we greet each other in Korean. Korea has the shortest broomsticks I have ever seen. They are about three feet long which means these women have to bend over to use them.
I was surprised to come home the other day to see the cleaning supplies but no cleaning lady. Maybe she was taking a well deserved break. Did you notice the Marlboro cigarettes? I have yet to catch one idle. I wish I could let them know how much I appreciate how hard they work.
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