Myat Nyein Shwe (Ye Jin), a PhD student at Ewha Womans University, recounts that her mother, who is from Myanmar, expected an injection for a cold during a hospital visit in Korea, but the Korean doctor only prescribed oral medication. ^[1] The author reflects that the incident reveals different cultural standards for what constitutes good treatment, and that neither side is at fault. ^[2] The author states that in Myanmar, her mother's generation widely believes that injections cure colds and body aches faster than oral medication. ^[3] The author recalls hearing their mother say that they should find something to do. ^[4] The author states that they are currently feeling bored. ^[5] The author observes that in Korea, doctors typically decide whether an injection is necessary and prescribe oral medication when it is not, prioritizing minimal necessary treatment. ^[6] The mother stated that she has a whole list of things to get the author un-bored. ^[7]