Of course, medicine is not acceptable even it is free.
But there are some good look-like new items still we can use well.
Neither I do want to wear clothes somebody already worn,
but some plants, books, or furnitures in good shape
are still no problem to use again...
Throw away absurd superstion and be smart housewives.
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I agree with you,in a sense.
In Korea, most of us think that the good is included in owner's spirit.
So, if it were deceased one's , no one would want to have it I guess.
I used to get something from neighbors or friends , but it was limitted between intimate friends.
On one fine day, a certain old lady came to my pharmacy.
She said to me, " My hubby passed away so I don't need these medicines any more. If you want to have those, I'll give you."
I refused her suggestion , gave her a bottle of drink and said good-bye. Phew! How can I use those for others. Do you like to have them?
I can frequently see the garage or yard sale during the weekend, usually Saturday or Sunday morning, in the US.
American seem so frugal that they sell any items, no more necessary to them.
The items on the sale are so variety from junks to some antiques which if you are lucky can buy.
But I found many useful and look-like new items are still throwing away in Korea. What is worse, to discard these stuffs they have to pay for.
In fact, I experienced these very often when I was in Korea.
Many Koreans don't seem to like to wear or use the things others already had used.
When I came to America, I bought several necessery stuffs from this kind of sale.
Sometimes I sanded out the old table or small funiture I purchased from garage sale, and sprayed the paint to make it better.
It was fun to me, and I am still using those sale items very usefully.
I think wise and economical life can give you happiness as well as real savings to your family, and many Korean need to imitate those good things.